USDA Funding Conditions (Massachusetts v. U.S. Department of Agriculture, D. Mass., 1:26-cv-11396)

Lawsuit challenging the federal government’s unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, grants, cooperative agreements and mutual interest agreements.

Case filed on: March 23, 2026

Docket Links: Trial »

03/23/2026

On 3/23/26, the states filed their complaint.

03/30/2026

On 3/30/26, the states filed a motion for summary judgment.

06/02/2026

The district court held a hearing on 6/2/26.

06/05/2026

The court issued a preliminary injunction on 6/5/26.