politics
Judge: Trump violated Fifth Amendment by ending energy grants in only blue states
Donald Trump’s social media post triggers rare Fifth Amendment ruling.
TL;DR
- A judge ruled the Trump administration violated the Fifth Amendment by canceling environmental grants to 'blue states'.
- Billions in grants for projects like electric vehicle development and methane emissions were terminated.
- Officials admitted political considerations, specifically state voting patterns in the 2024 election, played a major role.
- The court reinstated seven grants totaling $27.6 million, finding the segregation of grantees based on electoral support irrational.
- First Amendment claims were not successful, and the ruling impacts a limited number of grant terminations.