DENVER, CO — Colorado is among 24 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia suing the Trump administration after it abruptly froze $6 billion in education funding, halting support for vital after-school programs, teacher training, and services for English language learners.
Filed Monday, the lawsuit argues the funding freeze is unconstitutional and violates federal law, as the money was already allocated by Congress and expected to be distributed on July 1. States say they received no advance notice and now face immediate program disruptions.
The paused funds affect:
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After-school programs many working families depend on for child care
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English lessons for non-native speakers
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Anti-bullying initiatives
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Science and arts curriculum expansion
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Teacher training and development
“The federal government cannot use our children’s classrooms to advance its assault on immigrant and working families,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James. “This illegal and unjustified funding freeze will be devastating for students and families nationwide.”
The Office of Management and Budget defended the pause, claiming a “programmatic review” found misuse of funds:
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New York reportedly used English Language Acquisition funds to promote immigrant advocacy groups
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Washington allegedly steered aid toward scholarships for undocumented immigrants
The lawsuit, which includes Colorado, California, Illinois, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, and others, seeks a preliminary injunction to force the government to release the funds. Plaintiffs say summer programs are already being canceled, and schools have no time to cover the shortfall.
Without swift action from the courts, they warn, vulnerable students—especially immigrants, low-income families, and English learners—will pay the price.
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