Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined two lawsuits to protect funding for libraries, museums, and the National Institutes of Health, opposing Trump administration’s executive orders. Ford and 15 other AGs sued over disruptions to NIH grant funding, accusing the administration of causing delays in reviewing applications. Ford stated that these actions have had a negative impact on Nevada’s researchers and scientific community. The lawsuit targets the Department of Health and Human Services for canceling critical meetings and terminating grants for projects related to topics disfavored by the administration. The AGs are seeking to compel the NIH to review delayed applications and renewals, as well as restart allegedly terminated grants.
This is not the first time Ford has challenged the administration’s actions. He previously joined a lawsuit to stop the termination of funding for medical research at universities. Another lawsuit, filed alongside 21 states, aims to prevent the closure of agencies like the Institute of Museum and Library Services, citing unlawful funding cuts and violations of governing laws. The Trump administration has defended the cuts as part of efforts to reduce federal spending and the deficit.
The White House and the Department of Health and Human Services did not respond to requests for comment. The administration’s actions have been linked to executive orders targeting diversity and inclusion initiatives. The lawsuit over agency closures highlights the importance of the funding provided to libraries and museums, with $180 million distributed to libraries in 2024.
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