The U.S. Supreme Court recently intervened in a case involving the Trump administration's attempts to halt Congress-approved foreign aid, particularly impacting major contractors like the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition and the Global Health Council. The Court upheld a lower court's ruling requiring the administration to pay nearly $2 billion for completed aid work. This legal battle, initiated by the contractors, has exposed a split within the Supreme Court, with dissenting opinions from Justices Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh. The decision reflects ongoing tensions regarding foreign aid policies and judicial authority.
The U.S. Supreme Court has limited the Trump administration's ability to cut foreign aid, allowing funding of nearly $2 billion for previously completed services.
Justice Alito’s dissent, alongside three other justices, signals ongoing division in the court regarding the administration’s foreign aid funding decisions.
Federal Judge Amir Ali enforced a temporary restraining order, emphasizing the urgent need for the administration to continue foreign aid payments.
The appeals court dismissed the administration's block request due to lack of jurisdiction, underlining the rapidity of legal developments in this case.
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