U.S. Judge Rejects NYC’s Bid to Immediately Recover $80.5 Million for Migrant Housing

A federal judge has denied New York City’s request to immediately return $80.5 million in grants that were intended to cover the city’s migrant housing costs. The Trump administration had reclaimed the funds, citing concerns about potential misuse. Judge Jennifer Rearden ruled that the city failed to prove it would suffer irreparable harm from the delay, allowing the legal case to proceed.

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