The abrupt termination of 78 Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) grants jeopardizes the work of various organizations combating housing discrimination. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside other state AGs, has expressed legal concerns over the cancellations, arguing they violate appropriated funding laws. Although a federal judge paused the terminations temporarily, this decision was later revoked. Bonta emphasizes the importance of these grants in preventing housing discrimination and the potential harm to affected nonprofits. The case highlights the complexity of funding authority between the legislative and executive branches.
The AGs argue that the White House cannot unilaterally cancel appropriated funds, stating, âThe Trump administration is not above the law.â
The termination of the 78 Fair Housing Initiatives Program grants jeopardizes crucial anti-discrimination work, forcing nonprofits to potentially close and limiting states' ability to combat housing discrimination.
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