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NPR lawsuits over Trump's funding order, citing First Amendment violations and political bias.
NPR is challenging a Trump executive order that sought to end federal funding for NPR and PBS, arguing it violates the First Amendment by targeting media based on perceived ideological bias.
The order, titled "Ending Taxpayer Subsidy of Biased Media," accused the networks of unfair coverage, though both deny bias.
NPR’s legal team contends the move is a politically motivated attack on free speech.
Federal prosecutors acknowledged concerns about bias but said the order also aimed to reduce government media spending.
Judge Randolph D. Moss expressed skepticism, noting the administration canceled a disbursed NEA grant and abruptly withdrew a $35.9 million CPB contract, suggesting political pressure.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which oversees federal funding, faced internal efforts to appease White House officials, leading to a settlement.
Three public radio stations joined the lawsuit, citing funding cuts and program reductions despite the subsidy representing a small portion of NPR’s budget.
The case continues, with potential implications for press freedom and government funding of public media.
Las demandas de NPR sobre la orden de financiamiento de Trump, citando violaciones de la Primera Enmienda y sesgo político.