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Original Date Announced
December 31, 2025According to a lawsuit filed by twenty states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published new conditions on December 31, 2025, for all recipients and subrecipients of USDA grants, cooperative agreements, and mutual interest agreements. Among other things, the conditions require funding recipients to certify compliance with certain executive orders, including EO 14218, and prohibit directing funding toward programs that "allow illegal aliens to obtain taxpayer-funded benefits, provide public resources to meet the needs of illegal aliens, or provide incentives for illegal immigration by demonstrating the availability of public benefits." Plaintiffs allege that the conditions violate the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act, and seek declaratory and injunctive relief. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. U.S. Department of Agriculture, No. 1:26-cv-11396 (D. Mass.).
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Trump 2.0 [ID #2315]
2026.03.23 Complaint - Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. U.S. Department of AgricultureSubsequent Trump and Court Action
June 5, 20262026.06.05 Order Granting Preliminary Injunction - Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. USDA
District Judge Myong J. Joun granted plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction, enjoining defendants from enforcing the challenged provisions. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. U.S. Department of Agriculture, No. 1:26-cv-11396 (D. Mass.).
**Link to case here. See litigation note above**
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Status: Final/Actual In LitigationTrump Administration Actions: Agency Directive Change in PracticeSubject Matter: EnforcementAgencies Affected: OtherAssociated or Derivative Policies
- February 19, 2025 EO 14218: "Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders"
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