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States Unite to Challenge $400M AmeriCorps Funding Cuts

4/30/2025

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California and 22 other states are taking a stand against the Trump administration, filing a lawsuit to challenge nearly $400 million in cuts to AmeriCorps funding. This drastic reduction endangers over 1,000 programs and 32,000 jobs, jeopardizing essential community services, education, and disaster recovery efforts. The lawsuit aims to safeguard AmeriCorps' vital mission.

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California and 22 other states are taking a stand against the Trump administration, filing a lawsuit to challenge nearly $400 million in cuts to AmeriCorps funding. This drastic reduction endangers over 1,000 programs and 32,000 jobs, jeopardizing essential community services, education, and disaster recovery efforts. The lawsuit aims to safeguard AmeriCorps' vital mission.