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The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to

Defund organizations that serve our communities

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What we know

This order directs a review of all federal funding to non-governmental organizations, risking vital services around healthcare, workers, families, and more.

Formal Name

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies

Status
Underway
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February 6, 2025

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Anticipated Impact

This order directs all executive departments and agencies to review all federal funding provided to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to ensure it aligns with current administration priorities, including the executive orders already issued. While all administrations review their funding decisions, the breadth of this review is staggering, especially in light of the numerous harmful and illegal funding-related decisions the Trump-Vance administration has already made.

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How communities are responding

Democracy 2025 and our partners are ready to counter threats to people's rights, justice, and equality in courtrooms and communities across the country. Learn more about how people and communities are responding to this harmful policy:

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