FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Gov. Newsom announced another lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday.
This time it’s due to the recent 40% funding cut to Americorps. More than 20 other states have also sued for the same reason.
“Service sits at the very core of who we are as Americans,” said Gov. Newsom in a statement. “California is suing the Trump administration to defend thousands of hardworking service members and the communities they serve. These actions by President Trump and Elon Musk not only threaten our funding – they vandalize our values. We’re going to fight to stop them.”
Americorps, which was founded in 1993, is a federal service and volunteer program that addresses community needs across the country. It has more than 32,000 employees and volunteers.
The DOGE cut, if it goes through, is estimated to save nearly $400 million.
“AmeriCorps volunteers bring out the best in America and in our communities. By abruptly canceling critical grants and gutting AmeriCorps’ workforce and volunteers, DOGE is dismantling AmeriCorps without any concern for the thousands of people who are ready and eager to serve their country — or for those whose communities are stronger because of this public service,” added state Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. “In California, AmeriCorps volunteers build affordable housing, clean up our environment, and address food insecurity in communities across our state. California has repeatedly taken action to hold the Trump Administration and DOGE accountable to the law — and we stand prepared to do it again to protect AmeriCorps and the vital services it provides.”
