Maryland v. Corporation for National and Community Service
Overview
Overview
24 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration over actions taken to dismantle AmeriCorps, including placing much of the staff on administrative leave and cancelling contracts and grants.
The Issue
Issue
Whether the Executive Branch may unilaterally dismantle AmeriCorps through administrative leave and contract/grant cancellations without statutory authorization or compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
The Rules
Rule
The Administrative Procedure Act requires federal agencies to follow notice-and-comment rulemaking or adjudicatory procedures before taking major actions, unless statutes explicitly delegate such authority. AmeriCorps, created by Congress, operates under statutory constraints that limit executive discretion to fundamentally alter the program's structure.
The Application
Analysis
The administration's sudden placement of AmeriCorps staff on administrative leave and cancellation of contracts and grants, without notice-and-comment procedures, appears to bypass the statutory framework. The states argue these actions are arbitrary, capricious, and exceed executive authority delegated by Congress.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
Case remains active before Judge Deborah L. Boardman. Resolution depends on whether the court finds statutory authorization for the executive actions or determines they violate the APA and exceeded delegated authority.
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