Applaud NY and NJ for Defending the Hudson Tunnel

New York and New Jersey are standing up for workers, commuters, and the rule of law — and they deserve our thanks.

After the Trump administration abruptly froze more than $200 million in federal funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project, the two states filed a lawsuit calling out the move for what it is: political retaliation that threatens a critical public infrastructure project. This tunnel isn’t a partisan vanity project — it’s a lifeline for one of the busiest transit corridors in the country and a cornerstone of the regional economy.

The Hudson Tunnel Project will modernize aging rail infrastructure, create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, and protect commuters from catastrophic failures in tunnels already damaged by Hurricane Sandy. By unlawfully withholding funds Congress already approved, the administration is putting workers’ livelihoods at risk and jeopardizing years of planning, investment, and public trust.

New York and New Jersey are refusing to let infrastructure be weaponized for political revenge. Their lawsuit sends a clear message: presidents don’t get to cancel contracts, punish states, or hold essential public projects hostage to score political points.

Add your name to applaud New York and New Jersey for standing up to federal overreach, defending workers and commuters, and fighting to protect vital infrastructure that keeps our communities moving and connected.