Judge Halts Trump Administration's USAID Staff Leave Plan
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's controversial plan to put 2,200 USAID employees on paid leave, citing potential harm to global aid efforts.
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U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols issued a temporary restraining order against President Trump's plan to place 2,200 USAID employees on leave, which was challenged by unions. The judge emphasized that the plaintiffs had established irreparable harm and that halting the plan posed no danger to the government. Unions argued Trump's actions to dismantle USAID were unconstitutional and lacked Congressional authorization. The agency, which plays a critical role in foreign aid and humanitarian projects, has seen significant cuts, prompting concerns about the global impacts of funding halt.
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