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Published 29/01/2025 16:27 | Edited 29/01/2025 16:28
School meals for low -income students, cancer treatment tests, LGBT+protection programs, environmental protection programs and combat climate change, veterans’ housing assistance and international cooperation are among federal programs that can be affected by White House decision to temporarily freeze subsidies, loans and federal financial assistance.
The memorandum, issued on the night of January 27, generated confusion between authorities, state agencies and non -profit organizations that depend on this financing. The freezing of financing asked agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to the obligation or disbursement of all federal financial assistance” until the authorities ensured that the programs were consistent with Trump’s policies.
“This temporary break will give administration time to review the agency’s programs and determine the best uses of financing for these programs, consistent with the president’s law and priorities,” the memorandum said. Memorandum highlights programs related to foreign aid; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs (DEI); Transgender assistance; and fight against climate change.
The president intends to boost the production of fossil fuels, reverse protections to transgender people and eliminate initiatives of diversity, equity and inclusion. Trump also suspended foreign aid to all countries except Israel and Egypt.
Criticism and concerns
The measure was harshly criticized by parliamentarians and leaders from various institutions. “We are receiving calls of panic,” said Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer at a press conference on January 28. “Practically any organization, school, state, police, office, county, city or community depends on federal funds for their daily operations, and everyone is now in danger.”
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy classified the decision as “illegal and unconstitutional,” Trump accusing trying to focus power over federal resources. Administration, in turn, argues that the break is necessary to ensure that the programs are aligned with their policies.
Judicial intervention and uncertainty about the future of programs
Shortly before the break came into force, the district judge Loren L. Alikhan temporarily blocked the action, postponing its implementation until February 3. However, the court decision did not address the legality of the memorandum, leaving uncertainty about which programs will be interrupted after this period.
In a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the freezing would not directly affect social security, Medicare and Meal Voucher, but did not clarify the impact on programs that receive federal funding through states and Intermediate organizations.
The concept of dam and the legality of the measure
The controversy revolves around the concept of imposement, the executive’s refusal to spend resources already approved by Congress. The 1974 Imposement Control Act established rules for the use of this power, requiring any postponement of expenses to be approved by the Legislature. Legal experts point out that Trump’s decision can violate this law.
Possibly impacted programs
There is no definitive list of affected programs yet, but some sectors already feel the effects. The National Head Start Association reported difficulties in access to funds for kindergarten programs, and there were instabilities on the online portal of Medicaid, possibly linked to the measure.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requested detailed information on more than 2,500 federal programs, including issues on diversity, equity, inclusion and support for abortion. This review may determine which programs will be discontinued.
Possible lawsuits
Organizations such as the National Council of Nonprofits and the American Public Health Association filed a lawsuit to block the measure. Prosecutors of Democratic States also prepare processes against the Trump administration to maintain the flow of resources.
The final decision on the legality of the action will depend on the courts. Experts point out that the measure can be contested based on precedents such as Kendall V. United States (1838) and Train v. City of New York (1975), which limited the presidential power of retaining funds approved by Congress.
With the legal battle ongoing and the end of February 3, uncertainty remains on the real impact of freezing on federal programs and millions of Americans that depend on them.
Other controversial initiatives:
Intensified immigration operations
In the last two days, Trump government immigration operations have resulted in more than 2,000 arrests. Separately, the Pentagon authorized the US Immigration and Customs Agency (ICE) to use the Buckley Space Strength in Colorado to stop indocmented migrants arrested by federal agents.
Trump administration should continue to reinforce immigration inspection. Since January 20, the date of presidential possession, more than 4,000 people have been arrested.
Cuts in the federal workforce
Most federal officials have received termination offers as part of an initiative to quickly reduce the government’s workforce. An email offers seven months of compensation for termination and gives more than two million federal employees until February 6 to accept the offer.
Many security agencies dominate the workforce, but there are also thousands of servers dealing with veterans, agricultural inspections and government payments.
A high administration official said that between 5% and 10% of the federal workforce could resign, potentially saving $ 100 billion.
Senate blocks Sanctions to the ICU
Democrats prevented the approval of a bill aimed at sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza . Bernie Sanders was the only senator to formally denounce Trump’s speech about Gaza’s “ethnic cleaning”.
Laken Riley Law: Government priority
Trump is expected to sign on Wednesday his first bill, the Laken Riley Law, which requires the arrest of undocumented immigrants accused of crimes such as theft and theft. The legislation bears the name of a nursing student killed by an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant. Trump made her murder part of her election campaign, during which he linked immigration to crime, although crimes data show that immigrants commit fewer crimes than US citizens.
Controversial appointment for health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for heading the Department of Health and Human Services, will face his first congressional audience on Wednesday. It is widely criticized for its anti -vacitation visions. Caroline Kennedy asked the senators to reject their appointment, calling their cousin “predator” and their ideas about “dangerous” health.
Source: vermelho.org.br