The Authors Guild et al v. National Endowment for the Humanities et al

  1. February 02, 2026

    Judge Says 'Piddling' Dispute Slowing Arts Grant Cut Cases

    A Manhattan federal judge on Monday prodded groups seeking the reversal of $175 million of Trump administration cuts to grants for writers to move past a lingering privilege dispute, saying it won't "advance the ball" toward judgment.

  2. May 12, 2025

    Authors Group Calls Grant Withdrawals 'Flagrantly Unlawful'

    A national authors group sued the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Department of Government Efficiency on Monday in New York federal court, claiming the cancellation of about $175 million in grants was "flagrantly unlawful."