DOJ Memo Undermines Trump Administration's Efforts to Block NYC's Congestion Pricing
An internal DOJ memo accidentally filed in court reveals doubts about the Trump administration's strategy to overturn NYC's congestion pricing.
The blunder came days after the Trump administration gave New York a third ultimatum to stop collecting the toll, which started in January and charges most drivers $9 to enter the most traffic-snarled part of the borough.
In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration’s effort to end NYC toll
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The blunder came days after the Trump administration gave New York a third ultimatum to stop collecting the toll, which started in January and charges most drivers $9 to enter the most traffic-snarled part of the borough.
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The federal prosecutor’s office in Manhattan accidentally filed an internal memo that poked holes in the Trump administration's strategy to kill New York's toll on driving in Manhattan.
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Officials with the department of transportation, however, called the snafu “legal malpractice.”
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In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC toll
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Summary
A recently leaked internal memo from the DOJ suggests that the Trump administration's strategy to halt New York City's congestion pricing may be legally flawed. The memo acknowledged considerable risks and recommended alternative tactics for the Department of Transportation. The misfiled document coincided with tensions between the DOJ and the Transportation Department, leading to the reassignment of the lawyers involved. Critics argue that the congestion toll is a burden on working-class individuals. New York officials maintain that the program is essential for reducing traffic and funding public transit improvements.
Perspectives
An internal memo from the Manhattan federal prosecutor's office inadvertently criticized the Trump administration's strategy regarding New York's congestion pricing toll, suggesting alternative legal approaches could be more effective.
The memo indicated considerable litigation risks for the government if they continued to pursue blocking the toll, hinting at potential legal vulnerabilities in their case.
Despite the controversy, advocates for the program argue that the toll is beneficial in reducing urban traffic and generating funds for public transportation.