Summary
A federal judge decided a lawsuit against the Trump administration's decision to cancel over $4 billion in grants for California's high-speed rail project can proceed. The case involves the California High-Speed Rail Authority challenging the funding cuts made by the administration. The decision by the court means the legal challenge will continue.
Key Facts
- The case centers on over $4 billion in federal grants meant for California's high-speed rail project.
- U.S. District Judge Dale Drozd allowed the lawsuit to move forward, rejecting the Justice Department's attempt to dismiss it.
- The California High-Speed Rail Authority claims the funding cuts were arbitrary and against the law.
- The lawsuit was filed after the Federal Railroad Administration withdrew the grants.
- An extra $175 million earmarked for related projects was also revoked by the Department of Transportation.
- The court ruled it has the power to hear the case, countering the Justice Department's argument.
- President Donald Trump expressed support for the funding cut, calling the project overpriced and ineffective.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom described the cuts as politically motivated and harmful to jobs in the region.
