A U.S. district judge ordered the Trump administration to pay nearly $2 billion in foreign assistance that was unlawfully withheld, affecting humanitarian aid globally. The administration's actions were deemed a likely violation of the constitutional separation of powers, as Congress has the authority to dictate fund allocation. This ruling came amid accusations of the administration undermining lifesaving programs and impacting vulnerable regions, including Ethiopia and Sudan. The court noted the executive branch's overreach and the resultant harm suffered by the plaintiffs, including significant delays in aid distribution.
U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully impounded nearly $2 billion in foreign assistance, violating the separation of powers.
The ruling blocks the Trump administration from withholding congressionally appropriated funds for humanitarian aid, which is crucial for distributing food and medicine worldwide.
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