Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Order to Dismantle 3 Federal Agencies

The temporary block hands a win to 21 Democratic-led states who filed the lawsuit.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Order to Dismantle 3 Federal Agencies
a U.S. flag and a judge's gavel, in this illustration taken on Aug. 6, 2024. Dado Ruvic/Reuters
Jack Phillips
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A federal judge in Rhode Island temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle three small federal agencies, in response to a lawsuit brought by 21 Democrat-led states.

In March, Trump issued an executive order to eliminate the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.” Four other smaller agencies were also targeted under the order, but the judge did not issue a ruling on those.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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