Federal judge denies Minnesota’s bid to block Trump administration withholding $243M in Medicaid funds
- Posted on April 7, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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In brief
A federal judge rejected Minnesota's attempt to prevent the Trump administration from withholding approximately $243 million in Medicaid funding. The court determined that the state failed to demonstrate evidence of legal violations by the federal government. This ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing dispute between state authorities and federal healthcare policy implementation, with potential implications for Medicaid recipients across Minnesota.
Federal judge denies Minnesota’s bid to block Trump administration withholding $243M in Medicaid funds
The judge said Minnesota has so far not shown that the administration hasn’t followed the law.
