Use Restriction on Grants for Victims and Survivors of Crime (New York v. U.S. Dept. of Justice, D.R.I., 1:25-cv-00499)

Lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, challenging a notice that unlawfully disallows Victims of Crime Act victim assistance funds from being used to provide “legal services to any removable alien or any alien otherwise unlawfully present in the United States.”

Litigation Details

Case filed on: October 1, 2025

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Updates

Date

Update

10/01/2025

On 10/1/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint.

10/01/2025

On 10/1/25, plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction.

10/22/2025

On 10/22/25, defendants filed a cross-motion to dismiss.

11/24/2025

On 11/24/25, the parties entered a stipulation and joint motion to dismiss, effectuating a settlement agreement favorable to the States that ensures that US DOJ will not apply the challenged restrictions and that survivors can continue to rely on these critical funds.

11/25/2025

On 11/25/25, the district court so-ordered the stipulation of dismissal.