Cities and conservation groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s freeze on federal funding for critical programs that cover a range of topics, including energy efficient affordable housing and support for local farmers. The Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Transportation froze funds for several programs after President Trump issued three executive orders (EO 14154, EO 14151, and EO 14222). The plaintiffs argue that these actions violate the separation of powers, the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as well as the Administrative Procedure Act and the Impoundment Control Act.
