U.S. District Judge John McConnell said he plans to decide whether to impose a preliminary injunction within a week as ...

A federal judge on Friday seemed likely to extend his earlier block on the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and other financial assistance, suggesting the broad initiative was beyond ...

The case, brought by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia, represents a pivotal test for the ...

A federal judge will on Friday consider a request to further block President Donald Trump ’s administration from freezing ...

After hearing arguments Friday, Judge John McConnell Jr. said he will rule within a week on whether to further require the ...

The states' challenge to Trump's freeze on spending landed in federal court in Rhode Island last month after authorities directed agencies to ensure compliance with the administration’s priorities.

The Kentucky Republican chose his 83rd birthday on Thursday to share his decision to retire when his current term ends in ...

President of the Rhode Island Bar Association defends RI Judge who's faced threats and criticism after blocking Trump's ...

Though generally well liked in Rhode Island, McConnell's order blocking a freeze on funding and his follow-up order generated ...

The Rhode Island Bar Association has come to the defense of U.S. District Chief Judge John McConnell after he faced attacks ...

U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Providence, Rhode Island, during a virtual court hearing, said state agencies had a "rightful concern" that they were still not able to fully access money ...