Dismantling of AmeriCorps (Maryland v. Corporation for National and Community Service, D.MD., 1:25-cv-01363)

Lawsuit challenging efforts to dismantle AmeriCorps, which affects programs and funding here in Oregon and in other states.

Litigation Details

Case filed on: April 29, 2025

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Updates

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04/29/2025

On 4/29/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint.

05/07/2025

On 5/7/25, the plaintiff states filed a motion for preliminary injunction.

05/19/2025

The court held a hearing on that motion on 5/19/25 and requested further briefing from the parties.

06/05/2025

On 6/5/2025, the court issued an order that blocks the defendant’s attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps.

07/10/2025

On 7/10/25, the court issued an order modifying the preliminary injunction.

07/24/2025

On 7/24/25, the plaintiff states filed an amended complaint.

08/07/2025

On 8/7/25, the plaintiff states filed a second motion for preliminary injunction.

09/04/2025

On 9/4/25, the court granted the parties’ joint request to stay the preliminary injunction briefing schedule, pending release of the challenged funds.

09/30/2025

On 9/30/25, the parties filed a joint status report in which defendants confirmed that all remaining Fiscal Year 2025 funds have been awarded by AmeriCorps and plaintiffs withdrew their second motion for preliminary injunction. The parties continue to litigate the case in district court.