Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Effort To Stop USAID Payments

The Trump administration’s attempt to halt USAID payments has been struck down by the Supreme Court, which ruled 5-4 that nearly $2 billion in foreign aid must be paid immediately. The decision forces the White House to resume funding for programs that critics say use taxpayer dollars to push leftist policies.

Justice Samuel Alito, in a scathing dissent, warned that the ruling allows the judiciary to overstep its constitutional role. He accused U.S. District Judge Amir Ali of taking control over executive branch decisions by dictating when and how the payments must be made. “I am stunned,” Alito wrote, arguing that Ali’s ruling had placed an unrealistic burden on the administration.

The administration had argued that freezing USAID payments was necessary to reassess how funds were allocated. Officials contended that too much taxpayer money was being funneled into advocacy groups rather than true humanitarian assistance.

Chief Justice John Roberts had briefly put a hold on Ali’s decision, allowing time for further legal review. However, with the Supreme Court refusing to intervene further, the case is now back in Ali’s hands, granting him full authority to enforce the payments.

Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh joined Alito in dissent, warning that the ruling undermines executive branch control over federal spending.

Ali swiftly scheduled a new hearing to oversee the distribution of the funds, moving forward with enforcement of the order.

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