A federal judge ruled the Trump administration must unfreeze international aid funds within 48 hours, following evidence suggesting non-compliance with a prior court order. Judge Amir H. Ali's February directive required continuous disbursement of funds pending a lawsuit by health organizations opposing the president's temporary aid suspension. During a hearing, frustrations arose as Justice Department lawyer Indraneel Sur struggled to articulate specific actions taken by the administration to comply, indicating a troubling lack of clarity and adherence to judicial instructions.
Judge Ali ordered the Trump administration to release foreign aid funds, emphasizing the need for compliance with a previous court order amid frustrations with the Justice Department's inaction.
The hearing revealed that the Trump administration was allegedly exploiting legal workarounds to withhold foreign assistance, prompting Judge Ali's stern rebuke.
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