Judge Halts Trump's Block on EV Charger Funds

A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding funds for electric vehicle charger infrastructure awarded to 14 states. The judge's decision stems from claims that the withholding violates the states' ability to develop EV infrastructure, which supports green economies and reduces pollution.

A U.S. judge on Tuesday issued a temporary injunction preventing the Trump administration from denying crucial funds to 14 states for electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects.

District Judge Tana Lin's ruling may significantly impact former President Joe Biden's electric vehicle initiatives, paused earlier this year, by lifting barriers placed by the U.S. Transportation Department that rescinded previous funding approvals.

The judge's decision highlights ongoing legal battles over electric vehicle infrastructure, spotlighting the importance of federal funding in state-led green economy efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)