Federal Judge Blocks Trump and Musk-Led Effort to Dismantle USAID

The court ruled that the rapid closure of the development agency likely violated the Constitution, halting further actions by Musk's DOGE initiative.

Federal Judge Theodore Chuang issued an injunction preventing further dismantling of USAID, citing likely constitutional violations.
The court found that the executive branch lacked the authority to close a congressionally established agency without legislative approval.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had already dismissed 1,600 USAID employees and suspended most overseas staff.
DOGE officials, including Jeremy Lewin, have been appointed to leadership roles in the restructured USAID, raising further criticism.
The US Institute of Peace remains under DOGE control following a forcible takeover, with legal challenges ongoing.