Judge Rules Trump Administration's Cancellation of Humanities Grants Unconstitutional, Impacting Federal Funding
A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) lacked the authority to terminate the funding, which was intended for scholars, writers, and research groups. The court found that the cancellations violated the First and Fifth Amendments, constituting viewpoint discrimination. The ruling permanently bars the administration from ending the grants and criticizes the use of artificial intelligence in the decision-making process. The decision is a victory for several organizations that sued the government, including the American Historical Association and the Authors Guild. 
