Shapiro v. Department of Agriculture
Case Overview
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the termination of the Local Food Purchase Assistance 20205 Cooperative Agreement.
The Application
Governor Shapiro challenged the USDA's termination of the cooperative agreement, asserting the agency either lacked statutory authority for the termination or failed to follow required procedural safeguards in exercising that authority.
The Conclusion
The court issued a final decision on the merits. The case was resolved in the Middle District of Pennsylvania under Judge Saporito.
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Case Analysis
Issue
Whether the Department of Agriculture lawfully terminated the Local Food Purchase Assistance 2025 Cooperative Agreement with Pennsylvania, and whether such termination complied with applicable statutory authority and administrative procedures.
Rule
Federal agencies possess authority to condition and terminate grants according to statutory provisions, but such actions must comply with the Administrative Procedure Act and not be arbitrary, capricious, or unsupported by the administrative record.
Analysis
Governor Shapiro challenged the USDA's termination of the cooperative agreement, asserting the agency either lacked statutory authority for the termination or failed to follow required procedural safeguards in exercising that authority.
Conclusion
The court issued a final decision on the merits. The case was resolved in the Middle District of Pennsylvania under Judge Saporito.
Overview
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the termination of the Local Food Purchase Assistance 20205 Cooperative Agreement.
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