NOTICE OF COURT ORDER Case No. 25-cv-39-JJM-PAS
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    The Department of Energy has issued a special notice in compliance with a court order related to Case No. 25-cv-39-JJM-PAS, which addresses federal financial assistance following a legal challenge. This notice informs all employees, contractors, and grantees that they must adhere to the court's directive, which prohibits the pausing or discontinuation of federal awards and obligations based on a rescinded Office of Management and Budget memorandum. The court's ruling emphasizes the importance of maintaining federal funding for essential state services, such as disaster relief and education, to prevent irreparable harm to public welfare. For further details, stakeholders are encouraged to review the attached document and remain informed about any updates regarding the ongoing legal proceedings.

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    RI TRO Notice.pdf
    A temporary restraining order (TRO) has been issued by the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island regarding federal financial assistance following the case of New York et al. v. Trump. The case contests a pause in federal grants influenced by an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum issued on January 27, 2025, which was rescinded shortly thereafter. The court's order prohibits federal agencies from pausing or discontinuing awards and obligations based on the rescinded OMB memo or any executive orders from the President. All agencies must comply, ensuring that such funding remains accessible according to existing legal frameworks. The court finds a likelihood of success for the states challenging the pause, citing potential irreparable harm to vital state services due to disruptions in federal funding. Essential programs, such as disaster relief and education, are at risk, which could severely impact public welfare. The order remains in effect until further notice, pending a hearing on a preliminary injunction. The essence of this order emphasizes restraint on the Executive Branch's powers over appropriated funds, asserting that any changes in federal financial assistance must follow legal and procedural guidelines, preserving the balance of powers as delineated in U.S. law.
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