Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Funding for Rail Tunnel Between New York and New Jersey

February 6, 2026 | apnews.com

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore funding to a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey on Friday, ruling just as construction was set to shut down on the massive infrastructure project.

The decision came months after the administration announced it was halting $16 billion in support for the project, citing the then-government shutdown and what a top federal budget official said were concerns about unconstitutional spending around diversity, equity and inclusion principles.

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NJ SEED: The judge’s welcome temporary restraining order (TRO) allows construction work to continue while the suits run their course in the courts.