What’s at Stake: Legal, Political, and Human Fallout
The lawsuit asks the court to vacate the USDA’s termination decision and demands the return of the allocated funds. Pennsylvania also seeks reimbursement for legal fees.
Meanwhile, farmers and food banks are left in limbo. The funding was set to support distribution networks critical to vulnerable communities — infrastructure now under threat.
The USDA has not commented on the case as of Thursday.
Legal Representation
Pennsylvania is represented by:
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John H. Howard – PA Department of Agriculture
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Jennifer C. Selber, Michael J. Fischer, Jacob B. Boyer, and Stephen R. Kovatis – Governor’s Office of General Counsel
