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Federal Judge Orders Restoration of AmeriCorps Funding and Staff Amid Trump Administration Cuts

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must restore AmeriCorps funding and staff in 24 states that sued over abrupt cuts.

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U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate hundreds of millions in AmeriCorps funding and thousands of service workers in 24 states. The ruling follows a lawsuit by Democratic state officials who argued that the administration's cuts violated federal law and lacked proper notice. While the judge blocked the funding cuts, she allowed the agency to proceed with some staff reductions. The decision highlights ongoing tensions over federal budget cuts and the role of AmeriCorps in community service.

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  • The articles report a federal judge's ruling favoring Democratic-led states in restoring AmeriCorps funding.
  • There is cautious optimism about the restoration, but challenges and criticisms of AmeriCorps remain.
  • The mixed tone reflects both relief for the states and the complexities of the situation.

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"…The ruling safeguards services communities rely on to educate students, preserve parks and care for the elderly from unlawful and reckless cuts."

Trump administration must restore AmeriCorps programs in 24 states, judge rules
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"…A federal judge has issued a temporary block on the Trump administration’s cancellation of hundreds of millions of dollars in AmeriCorps grant funding and thousands of service workers in about two dozen states that sued in April."

AmeriCorps must restore grant funding and members to states that sued over cuts, federal judge rules
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The lawsuit was filed by Democratic state officials and community organizations, alleging that the Trump administration's cuts to AmeriCorps violated federal law and lacked proper notice and congressional authorization.

The lawsuit involved 24 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

AmeriCorps provides a variety of critical services, including education access, housing support, youth mentorship, and medical care for seniors, along with conservation efforts and disaster response.

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