Summary
A judge has ordered the Trump administration to restart the distribution of money meant for building electric vehicle (EV) chargers in 14 states. The funds were originally paused by the administration, but the courts have now told them to continue distributing the funds unless they appeal the decision.
Key Facts
- In 2021, Congress allocated $5 billion to install high-speed EV chargers along highways.
- The Trump administration paused the distribution of these funds earlier this year.
- A coalition of 14 states challenged this pause in court.
- A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to lift the pause.
- The ruling gives the Trump administration seven days to appeal before funds must be distributed.
- The Department of Transportation had not issued new guidance for the funding as planned.
- The funds are part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led the lawsuit challenging the funding pause.
