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Delaware AG says coalition of states plan to sue over federal grant freeze
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and other Democratic attorneys general are planning to sue to stop President Donald Trump's order pausing federal grants to states and cities.
"Freezing federal grants to the states impacts millions in funding for education, infrastructure, health care, and public safety," Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said in a social media post. "It is illegal, and we won't stand for it.
"We're suing. See you in court."
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