The American Library Association has won an initial victory in its lawsuit to block the dismantling of the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. US District Court Judge Richard J. Leon agreed to “issue a narrow TRO preserving the status quo as of this Order.” That restraining order prevents for now “any further actions to dissolve IMLS or its operations,” including no further layoffs or placing of employees on administrative leave. Additionally, the agency “shall not further pause, cancel or otherwise terminate IMLS contracts or fail to fund such grants or contracts” for any reason other than contractual non-compliance. […]
