States Sue Trump Over AmeriCorps Dismantling | JQJO

Two dozen states are suing the Trump administration for dismantling AmeriCorps and canceling hundreds of millions in grant funding. The lawsuit alleges illegal cost-cutting measures that gutted the agency and reneged on congressionally approved funding. The White House cites improper payments as justification, but the states argue the cuts are harming vital community service programs across the nation, impacting thousands of volunteers and crucial projects like after-school programs and veteran services. AmeriCorps staff were largely put on administrative leave, and grant recipients were given abrupt termination notices.