NY, NJ Sue Trump Over Tunnel Funding
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Feb 04, 2026
The lawsuit filed by United States — New York (state) and United States — New Jersey against the Trump administration for freezing $16 billion in federal funding for the Hudson River rail tunnel project creates uncertainty for the construction and transportation sectors. A prolonged halt could negatively impact regional economies and the reliability of rail services provided by entities like Amtrak, potentially affecting related infrastructure and investment markets.
United States — New York (state) and United States — New Jersey have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the freezing of $16 billion in federal funding for a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River. The funding, part of the 2021 federal infrastructure law signed by Joe Biden, was put on hold in September 2025 by the Trump administration, with Russell Vought citing concerns about unconstitutional diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Letitia James and Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, seeks an immediate ruling to declare the suspension unlawful and resume payments, as construction could halt by February 6. The United States — Gateway Development Commission, overseeing the project, also filed a similar lawsuit. The project aims to build a new rail tunnel for Amtrak and other transit trains and repair an existing 116-year-old tunnel damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
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