The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration must release nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, but the timeline for when or if that money will actually reach aid organizations remains unclear.
In a 5-4 decision, Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the Court’s liberal justices, rejecting Trump’s appeal to keep the freeze in place. Meanwhile, Justice Samuel Alito blasted the ruling, calling it “judicial overreach” and claiming it unfairly burdens taxpayers.
The decision comes after months of delays, with Trump officials refusing to release funds that humanitarian groups say are critical for food, medical aid, and refugee support. Many organizations have already laid off staff and shut down programs, saying the damage has been done.
Now, a federal judge is set to clarify how and when the administration must comply.
With Trump’s team avoiding direct answers on the next steps, the big question remains: Will they follow the ruling or look for another way around it?
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