Overview

• A U.S. District Judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the EPA from terminating grants to three nonprofit organizations under the $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
• The judge ruled that the EPA's justification for terminating the grants, citing concerns of fraud, waste, and abuse, was vague and unsubstantiated.
• The restraining order also prevents Citibank from transferring the grant funds, which the nonprofits argue are essential for their operations and projects.
• The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, established in 2022 under the Inflation Reduction Act, supports clean-energy initiatives, particularly in underserved communities.
• The case highlights tensions between the Trump administration's rollback of climate programs and Biden-era climate initiatives, with the nonprofits seeking a long-term resolution.