Janz Challenges Trump Admin Over Sexual Assault Kit Grant Eligibility
Key Questions
What is causing the delay in Fresno's sexual assault kit grant?
The U.S. Department of Justice is holding up a $2 million grant due to local immigration cooperation policies under the Trump administration. Fresno County DA Lisa Janz is challenging this policy, citing the 10th Amendment and previous court victories.
How does this policy affect victims in Fresno County?
The blocked funding directly impacts the county's ability to process sexual assault kits and provide support to victims. This raises concerns about future funding availability and ongoing state-federal tensions.
What legal arguments is DA Janz using in her challenge?
Janz is invoking the 10th Amendment and referencing prior successful court cases against similar federal policies. The effort aims to restore eligibility for the grant funding.
Fresno County DA Lisa Janz is pushing back against the Trump administration's policy that could block federal grants for processing sexual assault kits due to local immigration cooperation. Janz cites the 10th Amendment and prior court victories. This directly impacts Fresno's ability to process kits and support victims, raising questions about future funding and state-federal tensions.