Judge Rules Against Trump Admin in Clean Energy Fraud Case
Judge Tanya Chutkan overturned the Trump administration’s termination of a $20 billion clean energy program, ordering the release of funds to eight nonprofits. The ruling found the EPA’s actions unlawful due to a lack of evidence of fraud and improper termination procedures. The Trump administration plans to appeal the decision, arguing the court lacks jurisdiction and that the funds belong to taxpayers. The program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, supports clean energy and efficiency projects across various states.