Several arts organizations have filed a lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Arts (N.E.A.) over a requirement that grant applicants agree to not promote gender ideology, a condition introduced under President Trump's administration. Organizations involved have a history of advocating for transgender and nonbinary art and feel this requirement undermines their creative expression and funding opportunities. Represented by the ACLU, the lawsuit argues that this requirement is unconstitutional, while also asserting that it disrupts the funding landscape for artistic projects nationwide. Notably, the suit includes groups like Rhode Island Latino Arts and National Queer Theater.
The groups argue that the N.E.A.'s new requirement unconstitutionally threatens their eligibility for future grants, impacting their ability to promote transgender and nonbinary art.
The American Civil Liberties Union claims the N.E.A. rule has created chaos in arts funding across the U.S., impacting many organizations advocating LGBT identities.
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