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Supreme Court's 5-4 Order Restarts Nearly $2 Billion in USAID Payments and Addresses Aid Concerns

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Supreme Court Upholds Funding Release for Foreign Aid, Alito Questions Judge's Power

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    • Justice Samuel Alito expressed dismay at the court's decision, questioning whether a single district court judge should have the power to compel the government to pay out $2 billion in taxpayer dollars.1
    • The Trump administration's actions have jeopardized life-saving food and medical aid, causing chaos in global humanitarian relief efforts.1
    • Aid organizations warned that they would face extraordinary and irreversible harm if the funding freeze continues, impacting millions globally.1
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    • The letter claims that the freeze on life-saving aid has already caused irreparable harm and suffering to millions of people around the world.2
    • The Trump administration's decision to freeze foreign aid is seen as a move that creates openings for adversaries like China and Russia to expand their influence.1
    • In fiscal year 2023, the United States disbursed $72 billion of aid worldwide, covering various humanitarian efforts.1
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    • The letter claims that the freeze on life-saving aid has already caused irreparable harm and suffering to millions of people around the world.2
    • The Trump administration's decision to freeze foreign aid has been described as creating power vacuums for China and Russia to fill.1
    • The administration's actions have led to a 92% reduction in foreign aid contracts, eliminating nearly 5,800 awards worth $54 billion.1
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  • The freeze on aid has caused irreparable harm to millions.
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2h ago

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Release $2 Billion in Foreign Aid

    • The US Supreme Court rejected a request by the Trump administration to withhold nearly $2bn in payments to foreign aid organizations.1
    • The court's 5-4 decision upheld a lower court ruling ordering the administration to release the funds to contractors and grant recipients.1
    • Judge Amir Ali had ordered the State Department and USAID to pay the bills to contractors for the work already done by midnight on 26 February.2
    • The Trump administration's actions have jeopardized life-saving operations worldwide, according to aid agencies.1
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5h ago

Supreme Court Orders Trump Administration to Pay Nearly $2 Billion in USAID Payments

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    • Critics argue that the cutting of U.S. foreign aid could lead to increased corruption and security risks, especially in countries with higher risks of fraud.1
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Supreme Court Rules 5-4 Against Trump; Coney Barrett Faces Backlash

    • The Supreme Court's decision was a 5-4 split against Trump, marking a significant setback for the president regarding USAID payments.1
    • Justice Amy Coney Barrett faced backlash from MAGA supporters for siding with liberal justices against the Trump administration's request.1
    • Chief Justice John Roberts rejected the Trump administration's request to withhold billions in foreign aid, despite previously pausing the spending deadline.1
    • Justice Samuel Alito criticized the majority decision, questioning the jurisdiction of a single district court judge over such significant financial matters.1
  • The Supreme Court's ruling was a significant setback for Trump, with notable dissent from Justice Alito.
  • Justice Barrett faced backlash from MAGA supporters for her vote against the administration.
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8h ago

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Push to Rebuke Judge on Foreign Aid Release

    • The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, rejected the Trump administration's attempt to rebuke a federal judge regarding a deadline to release nearly $2 billion in foreign aid.1
    • Justice Samuel Alito led four conservative justices in dissent, criticizing the court's decision as rewarding judicial hubris.1
    • The court's ruling maintains a temporary restraining order that paused the spending freeze on foreign aid, with a hearing scheduled for further clarification.1
    • The Trump administration argued that the situation changed due to a shift from a blanket spending freeze to individualized determinations affecting numerous contracts and grants.1
  • The Supreme Court's recent ruling includes a 5-4 vote rejecting Trump's push and maintaining a temporary restraining order on foreign aid.
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9h ago

Background

    • The Supreme Court's 5-4 order allows the restart of nearly $2 billion in State Department and USAID payments for completed work.2
    • The 5-4 order directed the lower court to clarify the government's obligations to global health groups, considering compliance timelines.1
  • The Supreme Court issued a 5-4 order allowing the restart of nearly $2 billion in payments for completed work by the State Department and USAID.
  • This order also directed the lower court to clarify the government's obligations to global health groups, taking into account compliance timelines.
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