17 States Sue Trump Administration Over EV Charger Funding Freeze

A coalition of seventeen states, led by Washington, Colorado, and California, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration for suspending billions of dollars in funding designated for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The funds were allocated under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which set aside $5 billion over five years to expand the national EV charging network. The lawsuit argues that the Trump administration and the Department of Transportation unlawfully froze these funds and halted new approvals, actions that the plaintiffs claim only Congress has the authority to take. State officials contend that withholding the funds jeopardizes progress on climate goals and leaves many communities without needed charging infrastructure. The legal challenge seeks to restore the funding and prevent further federal interference in the congressionally mandated program. The Department of Transportation did not immediately comment on the pending litigation.