Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores access for employees, marking a major legal challenge to Trump’s foreign aid policies.

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SalonLeft· 559d ago

"Violated the Constitution in multiple ways": Judge says DOGE's USAID dismantling was likely illegal

Ran by 13 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Los Angeles Times, +2 more
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 559d ago

Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

BostonLean Left· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

Latin TimesLean Left· 559d ago

Judge Orders Musk to Claw Back USAID Dismantling After Ruling He Likely Violated US Constitution in 'Multiple Ways'

The New RepublicLeft· 560d ago

Elon Musk Dealt Huge Blow as Judge Rules USAID Cuts Unconstitutional

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 560d ago

Judge rules Elon Musk’s USAID dismantling likely violated the Constitution

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FoxlaCenter· 559d ago

Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts

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Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts

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Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts

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Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts

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Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts

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Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts

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WUSA9Center· 559d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

NBC New YorkLean Left· 559d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

WWL New OrleansCenter· 559d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

The RepublicCenter· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

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Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

KGW PortlandCenter· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

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Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

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Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

WHDH BostonLean Left· 559d ago

Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely violates the Constitution - Boston News, Weather, Sports

ForbesCenter· 560d ago

DOGE Loses In Court: Elon Musk’s USAID Shutdown Is Likely Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

The HillCenter· 560d ago

Judge finds Elon Musk likely acted unconstitutionally in shuttering USAID

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Ran by 13 outlets across the spectrum· Odessa American, New York Post, +1 more
Odessa AmericanLean Right· 559d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

New York PostLean Right· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

MyNorthwestLean Right· 560d ago

Judge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

Blaze MediaRight· 559d ago

Judge orders DOGE to restore USAID worker access and forbids shutdown after finding Elon Musk likely violated Constitution

Washington ExaminerRight· 560d ago

Obama-appointed judge rules USAID shutdown likely unlawful

Fox NewsRight· 560d ago

Judge orders reinstatement of USAID functions, says DOGE effort to shutter agency likely unconstitutional

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 559d ago

Judge says Musk and DOGE ‘likely violated’ constitution in USAID shutdown

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