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Judge Blocks Trump Administration Cuts to Health Care Grants in Illinois, Other States
The temporary restraining order prevents $600 million in cuts to public health funding.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting more than $600 million in health care grants meant for Illinois, California, Colorado, and Minnesota. The states filed a lawsuit arguing the cuts were politically motivated and would cause 'irreparable harm' to public health infrastructure.
Why it matters
The grants fund critical public health efforts in these states, including disease prevention, HIV/STD programs, lead poisoning prevention, and hundreds of public health jobs. The loss of this funding could significantly impact the states' ability to protect public health and safety.
The details
U.S. District Court Judge Manish Shah issued a 14-day temporary restraining order after the four states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the proposed cuts. The states argued the cuts were politically motivated and would harm their public health systems. In Illinois alone, the cuts targeted over $170 million in grants, including $86 million for the state health department and $61 million for the Chicago health department.
- The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
- The temporary restraining order was issued on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
The players
Manish Shah
A U.S. District Court judge who was nominated by President Barack Obama in 2014 and issued the temporary restraining order blocking the health care grant cuts.
Illinois
One of four states, along with California, Colorado, and Minnesota, that filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the proposed health care grant cuts.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The federal agency that proposed the cuts to the health care grants, stating they 'do not reflect agency priorities'.
What’s next
The temporary restraining order will remain in place for 14 days, during which time the court will consider whether to issue a preliminary injunction to block the grant cuts for a longer period.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing political battles over public health funding and the critical role these grants play in supporting essential public health infrastructure and services in states and local communities.
