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ABA Sues DOJ Over Grant Funding Cuts

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 28, 2025

The American Bar Association (ABA) sued the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) last week claiming the department illegally terminated federal grants in retaliation for the organization’s public criticism of the administration. It is seeking a temporary restraining order to block the government from terminating the funds. According to Reuters, on April 10, DOJ terminated $3.2 million in grants used to train lawyers to represent victims of domestic and sexual violence. The ABA says it has received grant funding for that purpose since 1995. The suit also notes that the group has lost a total of $69 million in federal grants since the new administration took office, which has led it to lay off 300 employees. In separate reporting, Reuters says DOJ is terminating another $811 million in grant programs, including those for victim services and police training.