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Lawsuit Filed by States Against Trump Administration Over AmeriCorps Cuts

Two dozen states are suing the Trump administration for allegedly dismantling AmeriCorps and canceling substantial grant funding.

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The lawsuit argues the cuts — which it links to President Trump's federal cost-cutting push, led by the Department of Government Efficiency — violate federal law and constitutional separation of powers, since Congress created and funded Americorps.
Dozens of states sue over Trump administration's cuts to Americorps
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The federal lawsuit filed against the agency and its interim head alleged that President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting efforts through the Department of Government Efficiency illegally gutted the agency created by Congress and reneged on grants funded through the AmeriCorps State and National program, which was budgeted $557 million in congressionally approved funding this year.
AmeriCorps cuts prompt two dozen states led by Democrats to sue Trump administration
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The agency oversees a number of programs that dispatch hundreds of millions of dollars and tens of thousands of people to serve in communities across the country.
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Updated: Apr 29th, 2025, 6:31 PM ET

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A coalition of two dozen states led by Democrats has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging illegal cuts to AmeriCorps and the cancellation of critical grant funding. The lawsuit claims these actions violate federal law and threaten community service initiatives across the country. Approximately 85% of AmeriCorps staff have been placed on administrative leave amidst significant budget cuts to the volunteer service organization, which has been a longstanding federal program. The White House defends the cuts, citing accountability concerns related to improper payments within AmeriCorps.

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Two dozen states, led by Democrats, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over significant cuts to AmeriCorps, arguing that the dismantling of the agency violates federal law and undermines community service initiatives across the U.S.
The lawsuit highlights severe staffing reductions and the cancellation of hundreds of millions of dollars in grants, which are essential for various community projects like after-school programs and veteran services.
Critics argue that these actions threaten not only the livelihood of AmeriCorps volunteers but also critical support services in affected communities.

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