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Corporation for Public Broadcasting v. Federal Emergency Management Administration

Filed on behalf of
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to
Case Number
1:25-cv-00740
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Filed
March 13, 2025
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Relief Outcomes
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Temporary Restraining Order
Denied
1
Preliminary Injunction
Denied
4
Summary
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) sued the Trump administration for pausing federal grant payments awarded to CBP to upgrade the nation's emergency alert system. The nonprofit argues that the hold on federal funds violates the Administrative Procedure Act. On September 23, 2025, the case was stayed based on the consent of the parties.
Plaintiffs
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Plaintiffs' Counsel
Saul Ewing
Defendants
U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton

Documents

Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Corporation for Public Broadcasting v. Federal Emergency Management Administration - Memorandum in Support Support of its Motion for a Preliminary Injunction
June 12, 2025
Reply in support of Temporary Restraining Order
Reply to Opposition to Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order
March 16, 2025