A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempts to shut down government-funded broadcasts by Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and Middle East Broadcasting Networks. Judge Royce Lamberth, who oversees ongoing lawsuits from affected employees and contractors, instructed the administration to restore personnel and resume broadcasts. These operations are funded by Congress to deliver accurate and comprehensive news internationally. This ruling comes after USAGM's controversial decision to put over a thousand employees on leave in March amid the broadcast shutdown.
A federal judge has mandated that President Trump's administration must cease shutting down government-funded broadcasts of Voice of America and associated networks, highlighting the importance of providing accurate news.
US District Judge Royce Lamberth insisted on the immediate restoration of employees and contractors affected by USAGM's abrupt shutdown of broadcasts, which left over 1,000 personnel on leave.
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