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Judge rules EPA termination of environmental justice grants was unlawful

Summary

A federal judge deemed EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's halt of $600M in environmental justice grants illegal, stating it defied Congress’ appropriations. These grants, under the Inflation Reduction Act, targeted pollution in disadvantaged communities. The decision parallels another court challenge over a separate $20B climate grant termination.

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A federal judge deemed EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's halt of $600M in environmental justice grants illegal, stating it defied Congress’ appropriations...