A federal judge, appointed by President Trump, has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from placing thousands of USAID employees on administrative leave. The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by unions representing USAID workers, who allege that the administration's actions to dismantle the agency lack proper congressional authorization.
Thousands of United States Agency for International Development employees will not be put on administrative leave at midnight as originally planned by the Trump administration.A federal judge , appointed by President Donald Trump, issued a temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed by unions representing USAID workers, according to The Associated Press.
The lawsuit alleges that none of the actions the Trump administration has taken to dismantle the agency have received the necessary congressional authorization.RELATED STORY | Truth Be Told: Trump administration's claim of USAID waste is oversimplifiedUSAID is at the forefront of global development and humanitarian assistance, working in over 100 countries to promote economic growth, health, education, and democratic governance.Despite its global development efforts, USAID has come under scrutiny from the Trump administration for funding projects that it does not believe align with American policy objectives.Workers were seen removing signage from the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Friday.References to the agency outside of the building were also covered with black tape.
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