A federal judge ruled the government's elimination of humanities grants unlawful, allowing a lawsuit from humanities groups to proceed. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) terminated grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, affecting numerous councils, museums, and libraries. Lawsuits by Oregon Humanities and other councils claimed the cuts aimed to undermine the federal-state partnership established by Congress. Judge Simon indicated potential success for the councils' claim of unconstitutionality, emphasizing that Congress holds the power of the purse, which has historically encompassed bipartisan support for humanities funding.
Judge Michael H. Simon stated that the withholding of funds from humanities councils is likely unconstitutional, affirming Congress' exclusive power over federal funding.
Phoebe Stein remarked on the ruling's excellence but highlighted that humanities councils still face financial struggles due to the cancellation of Congressionally appropriated funds.
Adam Davis described the ruling as motivating, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to strengthen community ties amid ongoing challenges for humanities organizations.
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