A federal judge on March 31 ordered federal agencies not to implement an order from President Donald Trump to end funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service, concluding that Trump’s order was unconstitutional.
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss, based in Washington, said Trump’s order targeted the broadcasters, known as NPR and PBS, for their point of view.
“The First Amendment does not tolerate viewpoint discrimination and retaliation of this type,” he wrote in a 62-page decision.
Trump’s May 1, 2025, order directed the end of funding for NPR and PBS. “Government funding of news media in this environment is not only outdated and unnecessary but corrosive to the appearance of journalistic independence,” he said, adding later that it did not matter which viewpoints NPR and PBS promoted, but “what does matter is that neither entity presents a fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events to taxpaying citizens.”…
Judge Rules Trump’s Order Ending Funding for NPR, PBS Unconstitutional
