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May 7, 2026

Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration's Humanities Grant Cancellations Unconstitutional

  • U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled that the Trump administration's termination of over 1,400 humanities grants was unconstitutional and involved blatant viewpoint discrimination.
  • The judge emphasized that the Department of Government Efficiency lacked the authority to cancel these grants, which were intended for minority groups and diverse subjects.
  • The ruling permanently reinstates over $100 million in grants and condemns the use of AI in decision-making as a scapegoat for discriminatory practices.

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