Federal Judge Halts Cuts to Humanities Grants Amid Constitutional Concerns
Published on: Aug. 7, 2025, 6:23 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily blocked the cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants, calling the move likely unconstitutional. The injunction challenges President Trump's cost-cutting efforts and underscores the separation of powers, as Congress controls federal funding. The decision boosts efforts by humanities councils to restore funding.
