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Federal effort to terminate congestion pricing
The Trump DOT moved to revoke approval for the toll; Hochul and the MTA sued and a federal judge (Liman) blocked the termination in March 2026. The Trump administration filed a notice of appeal to the Second Circuit in May 2026; the program remains operational while the appeal is pending.
Both sides, sourced
The case on each side
Defenders argue
Hochul and the MTA argued only the MTA controls the toll under the federal agreement.
Critics argue
The U.S. DOT claimed authority to terminate the program.
Last updated Jul 4, 2026 · Nonpartisan accountability