A federal judge ruled that the EPA acted arbitrarily in freezing the accounts of three nonprofits funded by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, part of the Inflation Reduction Act. The judge found the EPA's claims about waste and fraud vague and lacking evidence. She issued a temporary restraining order granting the nonprofits access to their accounts, warning they would face irreparable harm. Two plaintiffs, Climate United and Power Forward, have substantial commitments for renewable energy projects, emphasizing the critical nature of accessing funds for ongoing initiatives.
The EPA's termination letters vaguely reference 'multiple ongoing investigations' but offer no specific information or factual support for the decision against the nonprofits.
Judge Tanya Chutkan highlighted that the nonprofits will suffer imminent, irreparable harm if they don't gain access to their funding, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
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