Judge rules Kari Lake's tenure leading USAGM was invalid

"The judge's ruling that Kari Lake's actions shall have no force or effect is a powerful step toward undoing the damage she has inflicted on this American institution that we love. Even as we work through what this ruling means for colleagues harmed by her actions, it brings renewed hope and momentum to the next phase of our fight: restoring VOA's global operations and ensuring we continue to produce journalism, not propaganda."

"In a summary judgement, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth said Lake's brief appointment as CEO of USAGM last year was unlawful because she was not authorized by Congress to take that position. Other roles she was assigned in which she acted as the de facto head of the agency, including senior adviser and deputy CEO, were also ruled unlawful."

U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth issued a summary judgment declaring that Kari Lake's appointment as CEO of USAGM was unlawful because Congress did not authorize her for the position. Her other roles, including senior adviser and deputy CEO, were also ruled unlawful. The ruling voids Lake's actions to reduce spending, including cancellation of USAGM's lease on new office space and significant reductions in broadcasting capabilities across USAGM-supported broadcasters. The lawsuit was filed by VOA employees and USAGM staff members challenging the Trump administration's efforts to place nearly all 1,300 VOA employees on leave and cut funding for other USAGM broadcasters including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and Middle East Broadcasting Networks.

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