"Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. ruled that the states have shown a strong likelihood of success in their claims against the Executive Order."
"Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in a lawsuit to prevent the dismantling of critical federal agencies supporting libraries and minority businesses."
A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle agencies providing support to libraries, museums, and minority-owned businesses. This decision, favored by Attorney General Letitia James and backed by a coalition of 20 attorneys general, follows a lawsuit challenging the legality of the President's executive order. The ruling highlights concerns over the Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional authority regarding agency funding and establishment, signifying a potential legal precedent in protecting public service agencies.
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