AmeriCorps

Washington, United States

AmeriCorps is a federal agency created by Congress that aims to improve lives and foster civic engagement through service. The agency operates various service programs that engage Americans in volunteer activities across the country, addressing critical community needs.

CCI Score

42.65

10.78% June 5

Latest Event

Court Orders Restoration of AmeriCorps Grants Amid Politically-Motivated Cuts

A federal judge ruled that AmeriCorps must restore hundreds of millions in grant funding and reinstate discharged corps members in states that sued over abrupt cuts, highlighting the agency’s compliance with cost‐cutting directives linked to Trump’s administration.

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AmeriCorps is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

JUN

05

2025

Court Orders Restoration of AmeriCorps Grants Amid Politically-Motivated Cuts
-44.54

A federal judge ruled that AmeriCorps must restore hundreds of millions in grant funding and reinstate discharged corps members in states that sued over abrupt cuts, highlighting the agency’s compliance with cost‐cutting directives linked to Trump’s administration.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

June 5

AmeriCorps’ decision to cancel grants and discharge corps members early, in line with politically driven cost-cutting under Trump’s directives, undermines public service accountability and reflects an alignment with authoritarian policy trends despite the subsequent judicial correction.

AmeriCorps must restore grant funding and members to states that sued over cuts, federal judge rules
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

June 5

The early discharge of service members and the abrupt cancellation of grants adversely impact workforce stability and the delivery of crucial community services, reflecting a neglect of labor rights and human dignity in a politically charged context.

AmeriCorps must restore grant funding and members to states that sued over cuts, federal judge rules
JUN

05

2025

Federal Judge Restores AmeriCorps Funding and Reemployment
75.00

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore millions in grant funding and reinstate thousands of AmeriCorps employees after DOGE's abrupt dismantling, ruling the cuts violated federal procedure and inflicted irreparable harm on communities.
MAY

28

2025

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Dismantling of AmeriCorps
70.74

A federal lawsuit filed in Maryland contests the Trump administration's decision to cut nearly $400 million in funding, shutter key programs, and force mass layoffs at AmeriCorps. The suit, brought by a coalition including the AmeriCorps Employees Union and various nonprofits, argues that these actions violate legal mandates and disproportionately harm marginalized communities across the nation.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

June 5

The lawsuit spotlights AmeriCorps’ foundational role as a civic institution dedicated to serving marginalized communities, directly countering authoritarian policies. The politically motivated cuts targeting the agency underline its importance in fostering democratic engagement and resisting authoritarian impulses.

Trump’s Cruel Shutdown of AmeriCorps Targets Poor, Shields Wealthy
+60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

June 5

Although nearly 85% of AmeriCorps staff were placed on administrative leave and many faced abrupt layoffs, these measures were imposed by external authoritarian forces rather than voluntary corporate restructuring. The ensuing legal challenge underscores the agency's commitment to protecting worker rights and upholding fair labor practices.

Trump’s Cruel Shutdown of AmeriCorps Targets Poor, Shields Wealthy
MAY

06

2025

AmeriCorps Grant Recipients Challenge Trump Administration Cuts
69.41

On May 6, 2025, a coalition of community organizations and AmeriCorps participants filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle AmeriCorps. This legal action underscores the broader resistance against authoritarian policies that threaten vital community service programs.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

June 5

The lawsuit, brought forward by grant recipients affiliated with AmeriCorps, is a clear stand against the authoritarian policies of the Trump administration. This resistance supports democratic engagement and defends a program crucial for community support and social justice, aligning positively with anti-fascist values.

AmeriCorps grant recipients sue to block Trump administration cuts