Rail Funding Dispute Between CTA and Trump Admin

Chicago Transit Authority sued Trump administration for $3.1 billion in rail funding, citing political retaliation.
Trump administration paused grants over race-based contracting allegations.
CTA risks halting Red Line Extension without federal funds.
Transportation Department claims to fight discriminatory contracting practices.
CTA faces potential shutdown by March 27 without judicial relief.
CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen asserts projects will proceed.

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Nora Leerhsen

4 weeks ago