EPA Forced to Restore Environmental Justice Funds | Reno News

A federal judge is forcing the EPA to release $20 million in environmental justice grants illegally canceled last year — a move that could set a precedent for enforcing Congress’s Inflation Reduction Act funding. The Walker River Paiute Tribe was slated to use the money for home repairs and energy upgrades, but the EPA resisted, citing bureaucratic hurdles. The court rejected those excuses, ordering the agency to administer the program until September 2026 — without rehiring staff. This case highlights how executive orders have undermined environmental equity programs, and now the courts are demanding accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19d3ce0a6f998b68