In a narrow 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has mandated the Trump administration to release nearly $2 billion in previously frozen foreign aid funds, rejecting efforts to withhold payments to organizations for completed work.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the court’s liberal justices in upholding a lower court’s order to disburse the funds. Justice Samuel Alito, in his dissent, expressed strong disagreement, stating, “I am stunned.”
This ruling challenges President Trump’s recent 90-day freeze on foreign aid, a move that has disrupted global humanitarian efforts and led to legal battles with aid organizations.
The administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has been instrumental in these budgetary decisions, aiming to reduce federal spending but facing criticism for potentially undermining U.S. leadership in global aid.
As the administration reassesses its foreign aid strategy, the Supreme Court’s decision underscores the judiciary’s role in checking executive actions that may overstep legal boundaries.
Source: Swifteradio.com
