The administration’s efforts to effectively dismantle the foreign aid agency led contractors to file suit claiming they're owed money.

Summary

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, rejected the Trump administration’s bid to delay paying $2 billion to USAID contractors, upholding U.S. District Judge Amir Ali’s authority.

The administration had frozen these funds, impacting essential projects in Ukraine, Nigeria, and various African nations, causing significant disruptions and layoffs.

The narrow decision does not compel immediate payment but allows the lower court proceedings to advance.

Justice Alito led the 4 conservative justices who dissented and questioned Judge Ali’s judicial power.

  • ShepherdPie@midwest.social
    11·
    22 hours ago

    They have to lay the groundwork to condition people into thinking that the president can just ignore the courts in the near future.