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Washington State Association of Head Start and Early Childhood Education Assistance Program v. Kennedy

No. 2:25-cv-00781 District · Active Active
Court
Federal Court
wawd
Judge
Ricardo S. Martinez
Filed
Apr 28, 2025
Judge (CL)
Ricardo S. Martinez
Filed (CL)
Apr 28, 2025
CL Status
active

Case Overview

Multiple statewide organizations that provide Head Start services sued the Trump administration over the actions taken to eliminate Head Start, including the freezing of funds to the organizations.


The Application

History

Plaintiffs assert the administration exceeded its authority by eliminating Head Start and freezing funds despite statutory authorization for the program and appropriated monies, raising APA procedural and substantive challenges to the legality of the dismantling action.

The Conclusion

The case is active in the Western District of Washington with Judge Ricardo S. Martinez; judicial determination of executive authority and statutory compliance is pending.

Federal Court TMR-db108989 Head Start Dismantling May 18, 2026
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