Federal judge upholds NYC congestion pricing

(The Center Square) — A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration’s effort to force an end to New York City’s congestion pricing program was illegal.

U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman issued a permanent injunction order barring the U.S. Department of Transportation from enforcing a directive to shut down the controversial tolling project, saying the federal agency exceeded its authority with the February ⁠2025 directive to terminate the program.

“The judge’s decision is clear: Donald Trump’s unlawful attempts to trample on the self-governance of his home state have failed spectacularly,” Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, said in a statement. “Congestion pricing is legal, it works, and it is here to stay. The cameras are staying on.”

Hochul said congestion pricing has “been a once-in-a-lifetime success story” for New York City, and has “yielded huge benefits: reduced gridlock, faster trips, safer streets, and cleaner air, all while unlocking critical funding for mass transit upgrades.”

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