California suing White House, DOGE over AmeriCorps cuts

California Plans to Sue Federal Government for ‘Dismantling of AmeriCorps’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced April 17 that the state plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for the “dismantling of AmeriCorps.” According to the nonprofit organization America’s Service Commissions, which supports and provides services to AmeriCorps volunteer programs, approximately 85 percent of AmeriCorps federal staff have been placed on paid administrative leave, and all AmeriCorps NCCC members have been sent hom…

Battling DOGE cuts, Wyoming Housing Authority to host AmeriCorps Volunteers anyway

CASPER, Wyo. — A Christmas miracle in April.That’s what representatives for the Casper Housing Authority called the news they received on Friday, just 24 hours after finding out that the AmeriCorps NCCC volunteers they were preparing to host weren’t actually coming. The reason they weren’t coming was because the entire program was canceled by the Department of Government Efficiency.“Over the next six weeks, 10 young volunteers were planning to h…

Most of AmeriCorps staff members have been placed on leave after DOGE cuts

AmeriCorps has placed most staff members on administrative leave. That's according to a staff member and an internal memo the person shared with The Associated Press.

Newsom Loses It in Profane Attack on DOGE, Vows to Sue Agency over Cuts

You know, it’s almost funny watching the Swamp creatures squirm when someone finally starts cleaning house. President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency – DOGE, and... The post Newsom Loses It in Profane Attack on DOGE, Vows to Sue Agency over Cuts appeared first on Patriot Journal.

Newsom to sue Trump admin over DOGE-driven AmeriCorps cuts

Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the Trump administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps and pledged to file a lawsuit. He called the federal decision a betrayal of public service efforts and vowed to protect vulnerable communities. The Department of Government Efficiency began shutting down AmeriCorps, placing staff on leave and canceling contracts. The agency is the latest DOGE target, accused of abusing taxpayer dollars after failing eight consecutiv…

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps workers were building careers — then the DOGE cuts came

AmeriCorps members are bracing for the cuts that have disrupted other federal agencies.J. Scott Applewhite/APAmeriCorps and the Peace Corps are bracing for cuts, throwing members' career planning into doubt.Young members told BI they thought their services would be a launching pad for future opportunities.Many said they don't have clear back-up plans, especially with the difficult job market.Javon Walker-Price was squished in a van on Wednesday …