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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to lift its freeze on foreign aid funding, citing widespread harm to nonprofits and contractors.

The ruling blocks Secretary of State Marco Rubio from enforcing stop-work orders and suspending payments for existing USAID contracts.

The administration claims the freeze allows for program reviews, but the court found no justification for the abrupt shutdown.

Meanwhile, another judge extended a pause on USAID staff layoffs amid concerns over worker safety. Critics argue Trump’s actions aim to dismantle USAID without congressional approval.

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[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 19 points 1 week ago

Judges have been ordering stuff but the administration seems to be ignoring them from what I've been reading. Seems like they're banking on causing multiple constitutional crises.

[–] Magister@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Will it change something? no, trump is above the law, he can do what he wants, there is no consequence.

[–] kn33@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Surely he'll listen this time!

[–] dhork@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah? Him, and what army?