A federal court has blocked the Trump Administration from ending billions of dollars in funding for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, following a lawsuit joined by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of states. The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington issued the order after the administration attempted to halt congressionally approved funds for EV charging stations.
Attorney General Nessel stated, “EV infrastructure is essential, and I am relieved that the Court has halted the Trump Administration from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved funding. Through these federal actions, my colleagues have been able to recoup billions of dollars for residents, and we remain committed to putting an end to this administration’s illegal conduct.”
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, allocated $5 billion over five years for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI). This program aims to expand public access to reliable EV charging stations across the country. Michigan was set to receive $87 million between 2022 and 2025 under this initiative.
On January 20, 2025, President Trump ordered a pause on disbursement of all IIJA and Inflation Reduction Act funds, including those intended for NEVI. The Federal Highway Administration then notified states it would revoke approvals and stop obligating further NEVI funds. This action affected about $29 million designated for Michigan.
Nessel joined attorneys general from several other states and governors from Kentucky and Pennsylvania in challenging this decision. According to the official website, the Michigan Department of Attorney General serves as the state’s chief legal office with authority across Michigan to protect residents. The department manages consumer complaints, issues scam alerts, supports crime victims, and advances social initiatives such as expungement opportunities through policies like the Clean Slate law.
Dana Nessel is recognized as Michigan’s 54th attorney general according to her official biography. The department continues its role in safeguarding vulnerable populations statewide.
