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Maryland Leads 16-State Lawsuit Against Trump’s Funding Cuts

10/20/2025

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Brown Challenges Trump

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown leads a coalition of 16 states and the District of Columbia in a suit against the Trump administration.
The suit challenges the administration's plan to cut funding for sexual health education unless states remove inclusive language about gender identity.
Brown argues the move jeopardizes vital programs serving over 1,400 Maryland youth annually, a setback that also affects other states relying on similar funding.

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Trump Cuts OPA

The Trump administration plans to cut the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
About 30 employees received reduction-in-force notices on October 10.
Critics say the move targets an agency accused of promoting gender ideology and abortion policies.
The cuts occur during a government shutdown amid funding disputes.
The Biden administration previously overturned rules restricting Title X funds from supporting abortion referrals, fueling criticism of OPA.

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Brown Challenges Trump

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown leads a coalition of 16 states and the District of Columbia in a suit against the Trump administration.
The suit challenges the administration's plan to cut funding for sexual health education unless states remove inclusive language about gender identity.
Brown argues the move jeopardizes vital programs serving over 1,400 Maryland youth annually, a setback that also affects other states relying on similar funding.

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