A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to begin lifting its freeze on U.S. foreign aid within five days, citing the move’s devastating impact on humanitarian programs worldwide. The ruling, issued late Thursday, requires the administration to notify all affected organizations and provide proof of compliance by Tuesday.
The funding halt has left organizations, contractors, and farmers scrambling, with millions of dollars in undelivered food aid reportedly rotting in ports. Nonprofits warn that crucial global health and development programs are at risk of collapse.
U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali sharply criticized the administration’s actions, stating officials had provided no rational justification for abruptly suspending congressionally approved aid.
The court also barred Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials from enforcing stop-work orders, which had directed contractors to halt aid projects midstream.
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