Rhode Island v. Trump (RI Agencies Appeal 2026)
Case Overview
The government appealed Judge McConnell's order granting summary judgement for a coalition of states which enjoins the federal government from making any further actions related to the dismantling of IMLS, MBDA, FMCS, and USICH.
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The Application
Judge McConnell granted summary judgment for the coalition of states, finding the government lacked statutory authority or failed to follow proper APA procedures to dismantle these agencies and that the threatened harms to the states justified preliminary injunctive relief.
The Conclusion
The injunction remains in effect, prohibiting the government from making further actions related to dismantling the four named agencies and programs, pending the First Circuit's review of the government's appeal.
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