US judge blocks Trump govt from tying counterterrorism grants to election rules

The Punch | 28-09-2026 07:04pm |

A US judge has blocked the Trump administration from conditioning counterterrorism grants for local governments on changes to election administration rules. The ruling prevents the federal government from tying federal funds to election policy changes. The decision is a setback for the administration's efforts to influence local election procedures. The judge's order ensures that counterterrorism grants remain available without such conditions.

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