Judge Orders Trump to End Efforts to Kill Hudson Tunnel Funding
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's attempts to block funding for the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel were illegal. The judge described the actions as “flagrantly” illegal and ordered the administration to cease its efforts. The decision impacts the ongoing Gateway Tunnel project that aims to expand rail capacity under the Hudson River.
- ▪The judge found the administration’s attempts to kill the Hudson Tunnel funding to be flagrantly illegal.
- ▪The ruling requires the Trump administration to stop efforts to block the $16 billion project.
- ▪The Gateway Tunnel project will add a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River to supplement existing century‑old tunnels.
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| Publication time | Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:04:05 +0000 |
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