A federal judge blocked Elon Musk and the U.S. DOGE Service from dismantling USAID, reaffirming the prohibition to include new chief operating officer Jeremy Lewin. The judge, Theodore D. Chuang, denied the Department of Justice's request to exempt Lewin from the injunction. His ruling emphasizes judicial scrutiny of executive actions, particularly amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary over compliance with legal rulings. The DOJ plans to appeal Chuang's decision, reflecting a broader conflict surrounding the administration's approach to judicial orders and their implications.
"Federal judges are increasingly vigilant against attempts by the Trump administration to bypass judicial rulings, highlighting tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary in recent actions."
"U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang declined to modify his ruling regarding personnel changes in USAID, signaling a strong stance against legal circumvention by the administration."
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