USAID

Judge Rules Trump Administration Must Disburse Millions in Frozen USAID Funds

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In a recent ruling, a federal judge has mandated that the Trump administration must release millions of dollars in withheld funds that were designated for foreign aid programs. The decision marks a significant setback for the administration, which had previously frozen these funds as part of a broader shift in its foreign policy strategy. The case centered around United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funds, which Congress had allocated to assist in various global health, peacekeeping, and development initiatives. However, in a move that drew criticism from various humanitarian organizations and lawmakers, these funds … Read more

Judge Grants Additional Time to USAID Workers Amid Ongoing Union Litigation

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has recently extended a critical injunction that prevents the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) from dismissing employees who are involved in a significant lawsuit over union activities. The lawsuit alleges that USAID has engaged in practices that may have unfairly targeted and potentially discriminated against members of its unionized workforce. The legal challenge, initiated by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), claims that USAID management systematically thwarted union efforts by altering conditions of employment and leveraging dubious personnel changes. This legal action shines a spotlight on the larger … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Attempt to Furlough 2,000 USAID Staff Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction that prevents the Trump administration from placing over 2,000 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees on leave. This development, part of a broader legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s efforts to downsize the agency, arrived amidst turbulent reactions and widespread speculation about the future of international aid administered by the U.S. The injunction, extended until February 21, was granted by Judge Carl Nichols. It temporarily halts further administrative action against USAID staff pending a court ruling, which is expected by next week. This … Read more

Controversial Overhaul: Trump and Musk’s Bold Moves to Redefine USAID Trigger Legal and Constitutional Concerns

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WASHINGTON — In a controversial move that’s shaking the foundations of international aid, the Trump administration, with the help of billionaire Elon Musk, launched an unprecedented assault on the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), leading scholars to accuse the government of breaking federal law. Within just three weeks, their actions have nearly dismantled an agency historically pivotal in humanitarian efforts worldwide. President Donald Trump’s administration has drastically slowed down USAID by stopping many of its operations. Government and non-government personnel were given extensive access to the agency’s digital systems. This included personal information of … Read more