Democratic-Led States Sue Trump Admin Over Unlawful Dismantling Of AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps members had recently played a key role in responding to wildfires in the Los Angeles area, distributing supplies and assisting affected families. (Credit: AFP)

A coalition of 24 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully dismantling AmeriCorps by slashing funding, canceling grants, and cutting around 85% of the agency's workforce.

The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in Baltimore, claimed the administration lacked the constitutional authority to unilaterally gut the agency, which was created by the Congress, Reuters reported.