Two separate organizations filed lawsuits against the Trump administration on Friday, alleging improper handling of federal funding.

An Underground Railroad museum in upstate New York filed suit claiming the administration unlawfully terminated its federal grant based on race. The museum's complaint alleges the grant cancellation was connected to President Donald Trump's efforts to eliminate diversity-focused programs.

Separately, the Chicago Transit Authority filed a 51-page lawsuit challenging the administration's decision to freeze $2.1 billion in funding designated for multiple infrastructure projects. The transit agency argued the funding pause constituted political retaliation related to the ongoing government shutdown.

Both lawsuits were filed on the same day, though they address different funding programs and cite different alleged violations. The Underground Railroad museum case focuses on civil rights concerns, while the Chicago Transit Authority's complaint centers on infrastructure funding and alleged political motivations.

The timing of both suits coincides with the government shutdown that had recently begun when the funding decisions were made. Neither the White House nor relevant federal agencies had immediately responded to the legal challenges as of Friday evening.