Libraries, Workers, and Small Businesses
On April 4, 2025, a coalition of 20 attorneys general filed a suit in Rhode Island challenging the Trump Administration's executive order dismantling of three federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers, and small businesses nationwide. We argue that that the Executive Order violates the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act by eliminating the programs of agencies without any regard for the laws and regulations that govern each source of federal funding.
Rhode Island, et al v. Trump
April 4, 2025: AG Neronha co-leads lawsuit against Trump Administration to protect libraries, workers, and small businesses
May 6, 2025: Attorney General Neronha secures preliminary injunction to protect libraries, workers, and small businesses
May 14, 2025: Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure preliminary injunction order to protect libraries, workers, and small businesses
September 12, 2025: Attorney General Neronha, coalition prevail in case against dismantling important agencies
April 4, 2025: Complaint Filed
May 6, 2025: Preliminary Injunction Granted
September 11, 2025: First Circuit Motion to Stay Denied