Underground Railroad museum sues Trump administration alleging it canceled grant on the basis of race

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3. All of his grant revocations should be illegal.

Even if a grant isn't exactly a binding contract, I believe there's a doctrine called "promissory estoppel that says, if you knowlingly make a promise or representation to someone, and they act in reliance on it, and the breach of your promise or representation would cause harm to them, then they have a right to force you to honor your representation or promise or sue for damages or something.

I understand the need for governmental immunity in many situations, but imho, willful, wrongful actions by individuals in government should not be deemed to be "within the scope of their employment" and shielded by immunity; rather, the individuals should be held personally liable for the damage caused.