Summary
Judge Lewis J. Liman ruled that President Trump's administration cannot stop New York City's congestion pricing program. The judge said that the Transportation Department does not have the power to take back its approval of the program. This ruling allows the toll system to continue operating.
Key Facts
- Judge Lewis J. Liman made the ruling.
- Liman is a judge appointed by President Donald Trump during his first term.
- The ruling states that attempts to end New York City's congestion pricing program were unlawful.
- The Transportation Department tried to revoke approval of the program.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy had threatened to cut federal funding if the tolls were not stopped.
- The ruling allows New York City's tolling system to remain in place.
- Governor Kathy Hochul supports the ruling, saying the program helps reduce traffic and funds transit improvements.
