Rescind Policy Flashes 2010-04 "Cease All Funding of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN)" and 2010-06 "Additional Documentation Regarding Policy Flash Number 2010-04"

The purpose of this flash to inform you that on March 10,201 0, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued an opinion regarding ACORN. In its opinion, the District Court concluded that the funding prohibitions regarding ACORN and related entities in FY 201 0 Continuing Resolution and in several of FY 201 0 appropriations acts are unconstitutional "bills of attainder" under Article 1, Section 9 of the United States Constitution. (See attached Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M- 10- 12, March 1 6,20 1 0 and United States District Court Eastern District of New York case ACORN vs. United States of America). This impacts the policies in Flashes 20 10-04 and 20 10-06 restricting funds that can be used for ACORN related awards.