Applaud the Judge Who Ruled Trump Broke the Constitution

A federal judge just delivered a major victory for fairness, accountability, and the rule of law. U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta ruled that the Trump administration violated the Constitution when it canceled roughly $8 billion in energy grants in a way that appeared to punish communities simply because they were located in Democratic-leaning states.

Judge Mehta found the administration’s actions unlawfully targeted grant recipients based on “political identity,” violating the Fifth Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection. In a clear rejection of partisan retaliation in government spending, the court ordered the Department of Energy to restore seven grants immediately — and affirmed that there is no loophole allowing presidents to discriminate when distributing federal funds.

This ruling is a powerful reminder that public resources belong to the people — not to any one politician’s vendetta. It sets a critical constitutional boundary against abuse of power, and protects communities working to build cleaner, safer, more affordable energy systems.

Add your name to applaud Judge Mehta for standing up for equal protection, blocking unconstitutional political retaliation, and defending the rule of law!