Urban Sustainability Directors Network v. U.S. Department of Agriculture (Prelim injunction, 2025)
Legal Issues
Overview
Overview
The government appealed Judge Howell's order partially granting a preliminary injunction which prevents the Trump administration from terminating certain individual grants.
The Issue
Issue
Whether the Trump administration may terminate federal sustainability grants without satisfying statutory procedural requirements or violating plaintiffs' spending clause or due process rights.
The Rules
Rule
Preliminary injunction requires showing likelihood of success on the merits, irreparable harm, favorable balance of equities, and public interest; executive authority to terminate grants is constrained by statutory appropriations restrictions and agency procedural requirements.
The Application
Analysis
Judge Howell found plaintiffs demonstrated sufficient likelihood of success and irreparable injury from grant termination to warrant partial preliminary injunction, weighing the equities against the administration's policy objectives.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The district court's partial preliminary injunction preventing individual grant terminations remains in effect pending appellate review at CADC.
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