SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully blocking more than $9 million in federal climate resilience funding promised to the state.

The funding, authorized by Congress and awarded through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), was intended to help Washington prepare for climate-driven hazards like wildfires, flooding, drought, and sea level rise. Projects targeted for cuts include programs focused on equity, inclusion, and "engagement with historically underrepresented communities that are disproportionately exposed to the effects of climate change."

According to the state’s complaint, NOAA abruptly terminated two awards on May 5, claiming they conflicted with the president’s prio

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