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Judge Rules Government's Humanities Grant Cancellation Unlawful

8/8/2025

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In a significant ruling, a federal judge declared the government's cancellation of humanities grants "unlawful," paving the way for a lawsuit from affected organizations. The judge underscored that only Congress holds the authority to allocate funds, reinforcing the vital bipartisan support for humanities funding that many rely on.

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In a significant ruling, a federal judge declared the government's cancellation of humanities grants "unlawful," paving the way for a lawsuit from affected organizations. The judge underscored that only Congress holds the authority to allocate funds, reinforcing the vital bipartisan support for humanities funding that many rely on.