Judge halts efforts to fire USAid workers, a major setback in administration’s attempts to bulldoze federal governmentNever miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real time.A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that Elon Musk and the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) likely violated the US constitution by shutting down USAid, ordering the Trump administration to reverse some of the actions it took to dismantle the agency.The decision by US district judge Theodore Chuang was sweeping in its scope and marked a major setback for the administration’s signature takedown in its effort to bulldoze through the federal government. Continue reading...
A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and "Doge" likely violated the US Constitution by shutting down USAid, halting terminations, restoring employee access, and ordering the reversal of certain actions. The judge cited potential violation of the appointments clause and lack of formal authorization for the shutdown. The ruling follows turmoil at USAid, including program terminations, staff lockouts, and directives to destroy classified documents, with a drastic reduction in workforce. The injunction also prevents publishing personal information and further dismantling actions.
