# Court Protects Massachusetts Public-Safety Grants

A federal court permanently enjoined enforcement of immigration-related conditions on public-safety grants, preserving Massachusetts’ access to Congressionally authorized funding. The state received more than **$3.78 million** in FY2025 Byrne JAG funding for local police departments, supporting needs such as training, communications, contraband detection, vehicles, and equipment. The release announces no new solicitation or contract, so the ruling affects access to existing grant funding rather than creating a new procurement opportunity.

- Massachusetts local police departments can continue to rely on the FY2025 Byrne JAG funds without the enjoined immigration-related conditions.
- The ruling is also associated with removal of challenged conditions from nearly $1.4 billion in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funding; these are grant programs, not identified contract awards.
- Public-sector buyers and contractors serving law-enforcement agencies should distinguish this funding continuity from a new competition: the release identifies no solicitation, award, or procurement deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AGO)
- U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ)
- U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

### Sources
- [AG Campbell Wins Case Against Trump Administration Protecting Crucial Law Enforcement Funding | Mass.gov](https://www.mass.gov/news/ag-campbell-wins-case-against-trump-administration-protecting-crucial-law-enforcement-funding) - MA