California Ends Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over High-Speed Rail Funding

The Trump administration canceled $4 billion in funding for the project in July.
California Ends Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over High-Speed Rail Funding
A drone view of a high-speed rail bridge in Fresno, Calif., on June 8, 2025. Fred Greaves/ Reuters
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California dropped its lawsuit this week against the Trump administration over the federal government’s decision to pull $4 billion in funding for the state’s long-delayed high-speed rail project.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority filed a notice of voluntary dismissal on Dec. 23 in the case with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. The dismissal is without prejudice, meaning the lawsuit could be refiled in the future.