A Maryland federal judge granted a preliminary injunction that restores electronic access to employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) following unlawful terminations and leaves. The ruling arises from a lawsuit by 26 anonymous USAID staff against Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency. The judge found that Musk's actions likely violated the Appointments Clause and separation of powers since USAID was established by Congress, thus underscoring the illegitimacy of the Trump administration's directives in this context.
"At this preliminary stage, the record demonstrates that, at least during the time period relevant to this motion, Musk was, at a minimum, likely the official performing the duties and functions of the USDS administrator."
"Even if viewed from the standpoint of the senior advisor position that he occupies on paper, the record of his activities to date establishes that his role has been... as the leader of DOGE."
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