Notice Regarding Funding Pause - Temporary Restraining Order

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice regarding a temporary restraining order related to a funding pause for certain federal financial assistance programs, including grants. The order prohibits certain actions by the defendants, including pausing, freezing, impeding, blocking, canceling, or terminating awards and obligations to provide federal financial assistance to the states. The order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice from the court. • The order applies to all awards and obligations, not just those involving the plaintiff states. • Agencies may exercise their own authority to pause awards or obligations, but must do so based on their own discretion and in compliance with all notice and procedural requirements. • The order does not affect the ability of agencies to take action pursuant to the terms of the relevant award or obligation.