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March 14, 2025judicialCultural FundingFederal LibrariesJudicial Review

Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Trump Move to Dismantle IMLS

A federal court issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's attempt to shut down the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which funds public libraries across all 50 states. The administration had moved to eliminate the agency as part of broader efforts to cut federal cultural and educational funding, but the court found plaintiffs showed likely irreparable harm.