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Federation of State Humanities and Oregon Humanities File Motion for Summary Judgment in Case Challenging Mass Terminations of Humanities Council Grants by NEH and DOGE
The lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Department of Government Efficiency seeks to void unlawful mass terminations of humanities councils’ grants and enjoin NEH from again violating the Constitution and NEH Statutes.
Statement on Proposed Elimination of NEH and Humanities Council Funding
The President’s Budget Request for FY 2027 once again recommends the elimination of the NEH and NEA.
One Year Since Cuts to Humanities Councils: An Update from the Federation
It has now been one year since humanities councils woke up to an email telling them that their operating grants had been terminated by NEH with no opportunity for appeal.
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