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Nonprofits Claim USDA is Limiting Free Speech

Published July 31, 2026

Five nonprofit organizations are suing the USDA. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Seattle, challenges requirements issued under Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, arguing the rules force grant recipients to align with Trump administration policies. The administration says the changes…
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Legal Action Taken Over USDA Grant Cuts

Published May 28, 2026

Twenty-four groups, including South Dakota-based Four Bands Community Fund, the African Alliance of Rhode Island and the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust, have joined a lawsuit against the USDA. Grants to support underserved farmers and ranchers were canceled in March based…
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USDA Drops ‘Socially Disadvantaged’ Policy

Published July 11, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially ended the use of racial and gender preferences in USDA programs, unless explicitly required by Congress. The policy change is part of the Trump administration’s push to eliminate what it calls “leftover Biden discrimination.”…
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More DEI Grants Cut

Published June 18, 2025

The Agriculture Department will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-focused awards totaling over $148 million. The list includes $575,000 to educate socially disadvantaged farmers about conservation. USDA also cut $2.5 million in grant funds, expanding access to land,…
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Rollins: USDA to End Wasteful Spending, DEI Programs

Published February 17, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed over 400 USDA staffers and stakeholders on Friday, emphasizing her commitment to reform and fiscal responsibility. Rollins announced plans to streamline operations, optimize the workforce and eliminate wasteful spending.  As part of these reforms, the…
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