Two dozen states filed a lawsuit Tuesday over dramatic cuts to AmeriCorps, alleging the Trump administration is trying to "dismantle" the volunteer service organization as part of its sweeping federal cost-cutting campaign. AmeriCorps has put 85% of its staff on administrative leave ahead of planned job cuts, the lawsuit says.
Main Idea: Dozens of states are suing the Trump administration, saying cuts to AmeriCorps would unlawfully damage the national service agency and the programs it supports.
Key Points:
AmeriCorps cuts could reduce volunteer help for disaster response, conservation, and local service programs, leaving communities with fewer services and workers facing sudden job losses.
State lawsuits may slow the cuts and keep some service grants and jobs in place while courts review whether the White House has the power to make them.
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