""The executive branch is not at liberty to rewrite a statute or unilaterally refuse to spend appropriated funds as directed," Simon wrote."
"According to Simon's 81-page ruling, the previously approved grants were suspended without cause and with no notice or opportunity for humanities groups to challenge the actions."
""We are heartened by this preliminary win and motivated even further to push forward with our case," said Anna Sortun, managing partner at the Tonkon Torp law firm."
"Sortun had argued that the government violated the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes by refusing to spend the previously approved funds."
Oregon Humanities successfully challenged the Department of Government Efficiency cuts that suspended previously approved grants. U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon ruled that these suspensions violated statutory requirements stating that funds should be available to approved recipients. His 81-page ruling emphasized that the executive branch cannot ignore allocated funds or modify legal mandates unilaterally. The court's decision allows for an appeal but recognizes the importance of humanities funding. Oregon Humanities expressed gratitude and determination to continue their legal case, highlighting the significance of humanities work in the U.S.
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