Trump administration’s bid to halt New York City congestion toll blocked in court

Judge notes New York legislature passed $9 fee and it was signed into law by governor before federal approvalsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee meant to reduce traffic and pump revenue into the region’s aging transit system.Lewis Liman, a US district judge, on Tuesday ruled that the US Department of Transportation lacked the authority to unilaterally rescind approval of the $9 toll, which was initially green-lighted by Joe Biden. Continue reading...