National Endowment for the Humanities Archives

We are building the first national database of alleged SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation — potentially meritless or malicious legal actions that can financially cripple and ultimately silence critical voices.

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U.S. President Donald Trump at the Oval Office

Judge Rules Trump Administration’s Cancellation of Humanities Grants Was Unconstitutional

The judge said the government violated the First Amendment and the Fifth Amendment’s equal protection right, and DOGE did not have the lawful authority to cancel the grants.

Judge Issues Temporary Injunction Against Trump Administration Cancellation of Humanities Grants

The lawsuit was among several filed by humanities groups and historical, research and library associations to try to stop funding cuts and the dissolution of federal agencies and organizations.