CAN TRUMP ADMINISTRATION BE SUED FOR WITHHOLDING SPENDING?
Yes, and at least one lawsuit was filed on Tuesday. Legal experts said states, cities, nonprofits and virtually anyone else who stood to receive money under a federal program could probably sue.
Explainer: Trump's spending pause and its legality
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday issued a sweeping directive to federal agencies to temporarily pause billions of dollars of spending on health care, housing assistance and disaster relief.