Chicago transit sues Trump administration over funding freeze

Chicago Sues Trump Administration Over Transit Funding Cut

CHICAGO, Illinois — A legal fight over federal infrastructure funding is escalating after the Chicago Transit Authority filed suit against the Trump administration, arguing a $2.1 billion funding freeze threatens major transit upgrades and reflects political retaliation tied to the broader government shutdown. The CTA’s 51-page complaint claims the Office of Management and Budget halted funds in October as punishment targeting Democratic-led reg…

Chicago transit sues Trump administration over funding freeze

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) sued the Trump administration on Friday for freezing $2.1 billion in funding for multiple infrastructure projects.  In a 51-page complaint, the plaintiffs argued the funding pause amounted to “political retaliation” in order to punish Democrats for the government shutdown, which had just begun when Office and Management and Budget Director…