Federal funding cuts initiated by the Trump administration have significantly impacted fair housing organizations across the country, leading to multiple lawsuits and a reduction in services aimed at combating housing discrimination. Notable cuts include the abrupt cancellation of a $425,000 grant to a Minnesota legal aid group, which could jeopardize its ability to sue discriminatory landlords. Organizations from California to Chicago are experiencing similar funding freezes, leaving them in limbo and unable to take on new cases. Advocates express concern that these reductions in financial support will allow discrimination to flourish, as legal aid groups struggle to survive without necessary resources. With housing equity at stake, various fair housing entities are fighting back with legal challenges against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other related agencies, seeking to restore vital funding.