Minnesota sues Trump administration over frozen Medicaid payments
By Zoë Jackson
Published on March 3, 2026.
The state of Minnesota is suing the Trump administration for withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicaid payments over allegations about the state's handling of fraud. The complaint accuses the federal government of using Medicaid as a means of punishment. The state argues that the funds would significantly impact its services and potentially force agencies to make significant cuts.
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