Despite a federal court's injunction ordering USAID to restore funding to various programs, agency officials under Trump have not complied, citing contract reviews as justification for funding cuts. A judge highlighted the severe implications of losing funding for beneficiaries, emphasizing threats to the sustainability of critical projects worldwide. USAID has terminated nearly 500 contracts, some due to their focus on diversity or climate issues. The agency argues these contract provisions enable them to enact these cuts, creating a complex legal dispute over funding priorities and responsibilities.
Judge Amir H. Ali's ruling underscores the urgent need for funding restoration, as the cessation endangers critical global programs that support various human rights initiatives.
USAID's justification for funding cuts hinges on contract terms, which invoked the right to terminate agreements deemed misaligned with the agency's current objectives under the Trump administration.
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