Title: DOJ Internal Memo Leak Undermines Trump Administrations Legal Challenge to NYC Congestion Pricing
In a significant development, the U.S. Department of Justice DOJ inadvertently disclosed internal skepticism regarding the Trump administrations legal efforts to dismantle New York Citys congestion pricing program. The program, initiated in January 2025, imposes a 9 toll on most vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and fund public transit improvements.
The controversy began when federal attorneys from the Manhattan U.S. Attorneys Office mistakenly filed a confidential memo expressing doubts about the legal foundation of the administrations attempt to revoke the program. The memo highlighted considerable litigation risk in defending Transportation Secretary Sean Duffys rationale, which claimed the program violated federal highway policy by lacking a tollfree alternative for drivers. Botched filing reveals Justice Departments skepticism of congestion pricing suithttps:www.axios.com20250424nyccongestionpricinginternalmemo?utm_sourcechatgpt.com
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Botched filing reveals Justice Departments skepticism of congestion pricing suit Federal lawyers mistakenly filed a confidential memo Wednesday in the Trump administrations fight against New York…
Trump official threatens New York governor over halt of congestion pricinghttps:www.theguardian.comusnews2025apr21trumpnewyorkcongestionpricingkathyhochul?utm_sourcechatgpt.com theguardian.com 2025422
US transportation secretary Sean Duffy issued a warning to New York governor Kathy Hochul on Monday saying that the state of New York risks serious consequences if it does not suspend its congestio…
Botched filing reveals Justice Departments skepticism of congestion pricing suithttps:www.axios.com20250424nyccongestionpricinginternalmemo?utm_sourcechatgpt.com
Botched filing reveals Justice Departments skepticism of congestion pricing suithttps:www.axios.com20250424nyccongestionpricinginternalmemo?utm_sourcechatgpt.com axios.com 2025425
Botched filing reveals Justice Departments skepticism of congestion pricing suit Federal lawyers mistakenly filed a confidential memo Wednesday in the Trump administrations fight against New York…
Following the leak, Trump administration reassigned the case to the DOJs Civil Division in Washington, D.C., criticizing the Manhattan team for alleged incompetence or obstruction. Trump administration replaces lawyers in NYC congestion pricing challengehttps:www.reuters.comworldusfedsapologizeaccidentalfilingcastingdoubtnyccongestionpricingchallenge20250424?utm_sourcechatgpt.com Despite federal pressure, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA have vowed to continue the program, citing its legality and early successes, such as reduced traffic and increased transit funding. Congestion pricing will continue past federal deadlinehttps:ny1.comnycallboroughsnews20250318congestionpricingwillcontinuepastfederaldeadlinemtachairsays?utm_sourcechatgpt.com
The incident underscores internal divisions within the federal government and raises questions about the legal strategy employed to challenge the congestion pricing initiative. As the case progresses, the leaked memo may significantly impact the administrations position in court. Trump administration replaces lawyers in NYC congestion pricing challengehttps:www.reuters.comworldusfedsapologizeaccidentalfilingcastingdoubtnyccongestionpricingchallenge20250424?utm_sourcechatgpt.com Reuters 2025425
The Trump administration is replacing lawyers in the U.S. Attorneys Office in Manhattan after they accidentally filed an internal government letter that cast significant doubt on the Transportation…
Trump official threatens New York governor over halt of congestion pricinghttps:www.theguardian.comusnews2025apr21trumpnewyorkcongestionpricingkathyhochul?utm_sourcechatgpt.com The Guardian 2025422
US transportation secretary Sean Duffy issued a warning to New York governor Kathy Hochul on Monday saying that the state of New York risks serious consequences if it does not suspend its congestio…
Botched filing reveals Justice Departments skepticism of congestion pricing suithttps:www.axios.com20250424nyccongestionpricinginternalmemo?utm_sourcechatgpt.com Axios 2025425
Botched filing reveals Justice Departments skepticism of congestion pricing suit Federal lawyers mistakenly filed a confidential memo Wednesday in the Trump administrations fight against New York…