(Salem, OR) -- Several states, including Oregon, are suing the federal government over the termination of federal Ameri-Corps grants. AmeriCorps is an independent federal agency tasked with connecting people with public service to address educational, public safety and environmental needs. A February executive order signed by President Trump effectively ended the program and placed 85 percent of its workforce on administrative leave. The suit claims the cancelation of grants makes it impossible for states to support programs run by the national volunteer agency.