The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, has issued a special notice regarding a temporary restraining order (TRO) related to the case New York et al. v. Trump, which challenges a pause on federal financial assistance as outlined in OMB Memorandum M-25-13. The TRO prohibits federal agencies from pausing, freezing, or terminating funding based on the rescinded OMB memorandum or any related orders, emphasizing the urgency of maintaining federal funding for essential state services such as health, education, and disaster relief. This order is critical as it aims to prevent irreparable harm to state programs while litigation is ongoing, and compliance is mandated for all defendants involved in the case. For inquiries regarding contracts, parties are advised to contact their Contracting Officer by the deadline of February 3, 2025, at 9 am.