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Federal judge blocks Trump administration's freeze of $10 billion in child-care funds

January 10, 2026

A federal judge in New York has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's decision to freeze $10 billion in child-care funds, which includes approximately $1.4 billion designated for California. The ruling aims to prevent disruption to families who depend on these funds.

President Donald Trump speaks at the McDonald's Impact Summit, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Federal judge blocks $10 billion child-care fund freeze by Trump administration.
Approximately $1.4 billion of the frozen funds were allocated to California.
The decision was made in response to concerns about chaos for families relying on child care.
The ruling is temporary and applies to five Democrat-led states.

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Federal judge blocks Trump administration's freeze of $10 billion in child-care funds

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Federal judge blocks Trump administration's freeze of $10 billion in child-care funds

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