California Plans to Sue Federal Government for ‘Dismantling of AmeriCorps’

California Plans to Sue Federal Government for ‘Dismantling of AmeriCorps’
An AmeriCorps volunteer firefighter assigned to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Woodland Fire Crew, helps contain a fire north of Colorado Springs, Colo., on June 13, 2013. Brennan LinsleyAP Photo
Jill McLaughlin
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced April 17 that the state plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for the “dismantling of AmeriCorps.”

According to the nonprofit organization America’s Service Commissions, which supports and provides services to AmeriCorps volunteer programs, approximately 85 percent of AmeriCorps federal staff have been placed on paid administrative leave, and all AmeriCorps NCCC members have been sent home.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.