NEH grants row: Judge halts Trump admin’s push for grant cancellations; cites First Amendment breach

A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked the mass cancellation of NEH grants awarded to Authors Guild members, citing First Amendment violations. Judge Colleen McMahon ordered a pause on cancellations and fund reallocation, pending a trial to determine the move’s legality. The judge highlighted that the grants were terminated based on perceived viewpoints, potentially editing history.