Judge Orders Gateway Funds Release, Paving Way for Hudson River Rail Tunnel

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze billions in federal funds for the Gateway rail-tunnel project, ruling that delaying a critical infrastructure project would harm the public interest. The decision comes as construction paused after funding was withheld and about 1,000 jobs were at stake, with New York and New Jersey officials praising the ruling. The court gave both sides until Feb. 11 to address several legal issues, as the project, a key link under the Hudson River between New Jersey and New York, faces continuing political contention from past statements suggesting it was terminated.