Fresno, California Cities Sue Trump Administration Over Federal Grant Funding Cuts

The City of Fresno, along with several other cities and counties, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to block executive orders that impose new conditions on federal grant funding, which they argue threaten hundreds of millions of dollars in critical local projects. Fresno officials emphasize that the city depends heavily on these grants for housing, transportation, airport improvements, and road infrastructure, with funding including nearly $12 million from HUD and over $100 million from the Department of Transportation. The lawsuit challenges the administration's requirement to remove language related to diversity, equity, and inclusion from grant documents, labeling it as vague, unauthorized, and beyond congressional authority. Mayor Jerry Dyer and other city leaders stress that these funding cuts harm families, seniors, small businesses, and the local economy, framing the legal action as a necessary step to preserve community resources. The suit seeks a temporary restraining order to prevent enforcement of the new grant conditions, arguing that Congress, not the president, has the constitutional authority to appropriate funds. Federal agencies involved include HUD, DOT, FAA, and others, though they have not provided immediate comment on the lawsuit.