Supreme Court Forces Trump Administration To Pay Billions In USAID Funding

The Supreme Court has stepped into the Trump administration’s foreign aid freeze, ruling that nearly $2 billion in USAID payments must be released. The decision, issued in a 5-4 vote, upholds an earlier order that requires the White House to resume funding for organizations that critics say are deeply embedded in leftist political activism.

Justice Samuel Alito delivered a blistering dissent, calling the ruling an example of “judicial hubris.” He argued that U.S. District Judge Amir Ali had overstepped his authority by setting rigid deadlines for the Trump administration to comply.

The administration had halted all USAID payments as part of a government-wide reassessment of federal spending. White House officials argued that many of the recipients of these funds operate as political organizations under the guise of humanitarian aid.

Chief Justice John Roberts had issued a temporary pause on Ali’s order last week, acknowledging concerns that the administration had been given an unrealistic deadline. However, the Supreme Court ultimately sent the case back to Ali, granting him full control over the payment process.

Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh joined Alito in dissent, warning that allowing a single district judge to dictate spending decisions sets a dangerous precedent.

Ali has already moved forward with a new hearing to determine how soon the administration must comply.

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