MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Wisconsin is joining 20 other states in a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration regarding funding cuts for libraries, museums and other federal agencies. Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the lawsuit in separate releases on Frida y. According to Gov. Evers, the lawsuit is to 'stop unconstitutional efforts' that cut funding for programs previously approved by Congress. Northeast Wisconsin responds to Trump tariffs "Wisconsinites want constitutional checks and balances in our systems to maintain the balance of power and ensure no one has runaway power to make decisions like this unchecked," Gov. Evers said via the release. "These actions are wrongheaded, they’re bad for Wisconsin, and we’re suing to stop them." According to Gov. Evers' release, President Trump issued an executive order in March that targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which has cut roughly 85% of its staff since. The IMLS gives competitive grants to help support museums through hiring project-related employees, producing educational content and improving/building new exhibits. According to Gov. Evers, funding cuts could impact multiple libraries and museums in Wisconsin, including the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Olson Museum of Natural History and possibly the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. More than a dozen librarian positions could be impacted as well. Gov. Evers' release specifically said that the 'reckless and illegal' cuts from President Trump and Elon Musk are hurting people across the nation and Wisconsin. "For decades, the Olson Museum of Natural History and others like it across the country have served as critical hubs of education, research, and innovation," Gov. Evers said via the release. "The Trump Administration wants to pull the rug out from under them by obstructing investments approved by Congress." Attorney General Kaul's release also targets Musk and President Trump, saying the lawsuit is to stop the 'dismantling of three federal agencies,' including the IMLS and agencies that support nationwide workers and minority-owned businesses. The other two agencies reportedly targeted are: Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Works with minority businesses in America through expanding access Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) An independent federal agency that works to help prevent, minimize and/or mediate work stoppages and labor disputes Attorney General Kaul's release said the collaborative lawsuit alleges that dismantling the agencies would significantly impact Wisconsin and nationwide communities that rely on their services, including funding for libraries and museums, promoting minority-owned businesses and protecting workers' rights. "Local libraries and small businesses are important parts of communities, no matter what the Trump administration seems to think," Attorney General Kaul said via his release. "These cuts should be blocked so these agencies can return to providing the services they previously offered." Kimberly High School’s athletic trainer returns after life-altering accident The lawsuit is led by the Attorneys General from New York, Rhode Island and Hawaii and is joined by Wisconsin and the following states: Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Illinois Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nevada New Jersey New Mexico Oregon Vermont Click here to read Gov. Evers' full press release and click here to read Attorney General Kaul's full press release. ...read more read less