We have been collecting reports about recent threats to nonprofit organizations, especially those focused on climate advocacy, immigration and international aid. Many are also concerned about potential challenges to Harvard’s tax-exempt status.These concerns are real, and your questions are valid, but much of what’s circulating about sector-wide impacts is rumor. That said, some rumor may evolve into concrete threat. Trust that we are keeping an eye on issues that may impact our clients.Remember, there are laws in place. Many threats, if acted upon, may not be lawful and will likely be challenged.For peace of mind, please remember:A President cannot [...]

On Friday, a federal judge in Baltimore issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from terminating or altering federal contracts deemed equity-related, citing potential constitutional violations, including infringements on free speech. Plaintiffs argued that two executive orders, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing and Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, exceeded presidential authority by attempting to override Congress’s exclusive power of the purse. They also contended that the orders unlawfully sought to silence those who disagreed with the administration by threatening loss of federal funding and other enforcement actions. The lawsuit specifically challenged the [...]