Law enforcement grants cannot be used to fund ICE, U.S. judge says

From Reuters.

A federal judge recently blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to fund immigration enforcement through law enforcement grants, court documents show. New Jersey joined 22 states in the lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s efforts, claiming the U.S. Justice Department lacked authority to impose spending conditions. The judge’s ruling affects the Byrne ​State Crisis Intervention Program and ⁠Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

From Reuters.

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