NPR Sues Trump Administration Over Federal Funding Cuts Alleging First Amendment Violation

NPR and several public radio stations have filed a lawsuit against President Trump challenging his executive order to cut federal funding for public broadcasters, including NPR and PBS. The lawsuit argues that the order violates the First Amendment by retaliating against NPR for its editorial content, which Trump has criticized as biased, and infringes on Congress's authority over federal spending. NPR CEO Katherine Maher and legal counsel assert that the order threatens the independence of public media and the vital news and emergency information it provides to millions of Americans. The suit also highlights that the executive order disregards statutes enacted by Congress, particularly the Public Broadcasting Act, aiming to punish NPR for viewpoints the President dislikes. Legal experts describe the order as blatantly unconstitutional government interference, and NPR seeks to block its enforcement. This legal action is part of a broader legal conflict with the Trump administration over public media funding and governance.