Court Halts Trump Admin's Attempt to Dismantle IMLS

A US District Court issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's effort to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The IMLS is the sole federal agency dedicated to supporting libraries and museums. The Trump administration's actions included placing staff on leave, terminating grants, dismissing board members, and halting research. This lawsuit, filed by the American Library Association (ALA) and others, temporarily preserves the agency. However, the ALA urges Congress to act and secure funding for IMLS in the next fiscal year.