The administration of President Donald Trump is continuing its legal fight against New York City’s congestion pricing program, moving to appeal a federal court decision that allowed the tolling system to move forward.
Sean Duffy filed a notice of appeal Friday, challenging a ruling from Manhattan federal Judge Lewis Liman that upheld the controversial plan.
The tolling program, implemented in early 2025 by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, charges drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The policy is designed to reduce congestion and fund public transit, but it has faced strong opposition from critics who argue it unfairly burdens commuters.
Earlier this year, Judge Liman ruled that the administration’s efforts to halt the program — including withdrawing federal approval and threatening to cut funding — were unlawful. He described those actions as “arbitrary and capricious” and not in accordance with the law.
The ruling allowed the tolling system to remain in place, but it did not prevent future legal challenges, leaving the door open for the current appeal.
The dispute traces back to the program’s federal authorization under the previous administration and subsequent efforts by the Trump administration to reverse course. The MTA sued after federal approval was rescinded, setting off the ongoing legal battle.
Under the current structure, drivers are charged $9 to enter the congestion zone, with planned increases that could bring the toll up to $15 by 2031.
The appeal signals that the administration is not backing down from its opposition, setting up a continued court fight over one of the most high-profile urban transportation policies in the country.
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