Maryland Attorney General Leads Multistate Lawsuit Against AmeriCorps Cuts
Baltimore, MD – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is spearheading a lawsuit involving 24 states and the District of Columbia to challenge the Trump administration’s recent actions aimed at dismantling AmeriCorps, the federal agency dedicated to national service and volunteerism. (reuters.com)
The lawsuit, filed on April 29, 2025, in federal court in Baltimore, asserts that President Donald Trump lacks the constitutional authority to unilaterally eliminate AmeriCorps. The administration’s recent measures include canceling nearly $400 million in grants and placing 85% of AmeriCorps employees on administrative leave, with plans for termination by June 24. These actions are part of a broader initiative by Trump and Elon Musk, leading the Department of Government Efficiency, to significantly reduce federal spending and workforce. (reuters.com)
AmeriCorps, with a $1 billion budget and over 500 employees prior to these cuts, supports community service and volunteer efforts in areas such as education and disaster relief. Its programs place more than 200,000 volunteers nationally to assist with after-school programs, deliver meals to seniors, and respond to local disasters. (reuters.com)
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, co-leading the lawsuit, criticized the administration’s actions, emphasizing the disruption to service programs and the communities they support. The plaintiffs argue that the administration’s measures violate constitutional principles, including the separation of powers, by undermining Congressional authority to allocate funds and administer federal programs. (reuters.com)
This legal action underscores the ongoing efforts by Maryland and other states to protect federal programs and services that are integral to their communities.
States Sue to Block Trump from Dismantling AmeriCorps:
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