Federal judge rules Trump administration unlawfully withheld EV charger funding from Washington State
By Eve
A US federal judge has determined that the Trump administration illegally blocked electric vehicle charging infrastructure funds allocated to Washington State. The ruling, reported by The Seattle Times, addresses the withholding of federal money designated for EV charger deployment under existing programmes. The decision provides legal clarity on the administration's authority to halt approved state funding for charging infrastructure.
Why it matters: The ruling may compel release of previously frozen federal funds, potentially unlocking stalled charging projects in Washington and setting precedent for other states facing similar funding holds. For charge point operators and contractors, the decision could restart procurement processes and project timelines that were paused pending resolution of the funding dispute.