Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on April 29, alleging the dismantling of AmeriCorps. The lawsuit claims the administration abruptly canceled grants and cut 85% of the agency's workforce.
The lawsuit, filed in Baltimore, argues that President Trump lacks the constitutional authority to dismantle AmeriCorps. The agency was created by Congress and has a budget of roughly $1 billion.
The states allege the administration violated the separation of powers by frustrating Congress's ability to administer grants. The lawsuit is co-led by the attorneys general of California, Delaware, and Maryland.