We’re live at the hearing in Urban Sustainability Directors Network et al v. USDA, where @farmstandorg is representing plaintiffs challenging the unexplained termination of critical climate + equity grants in agriculture.

Trump’s USDA illegally cancelled grants for groups supporting sustainability and opportunities in agriculture. Why? Because of this admin’s “priorities.” farmstand.org/case/stoppin...

I expected cruelty from Trump 2.0. I didn’t expect USDA to gut social infrastructure by canceling grants midstream because they included words like “equity.”

Now people are losing jobs, farmers are losing land, and communities are losing vital support.

We’re suing. Communities deserve better.

JUST FILED: We’re suing USDA for illegally cancelling contracts that supported a healthier nation and fairer food system. w/ @earthjustice.org farmstand.org/case/stoppin...

Here’s the thing that people need to understand — Bowser isn’t complying in advance, in this matter she and Trump are values aligned.

Bowser has a long history of hating immigrants. She always has, and she always will.

NEW: In a victory for our ally @lspnow.bsky.social & for the health of MN rural communities, a state appeals court affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a megadairy should not be permitted to overturn the will of the people to expand its operation.

More on this case: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUjm...