Overview

• Climate United, a nonprofit awarded $7 billion under the Biden administration's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump EPA and Citibank for freezing its funds.
• The group claims the freeze, initiated by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, is illegal and politically motivated, citing a lack of evidence for alleged misconduct.
• The frozen funds are critical for clean energy initiatives, including solar projects in Arkansas, electric truck leasing in California, and collaborations with tribal groups in Oregon and Idaho.
• Citibank, acting as a financial agent, stated it is cooperating with the federal government and will comply with court rulings but has not clarified its reasons for freezing the account.
• The lawsuit also highlights broader concerns about the Trump administration's scrutiny of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, including alleged attempts to claw back $20 billion in congressionally approved funding.