Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration to Resume Efforts to Dismantle USAID

The 4th Circuit Court's decision temporarily overturns a lower court ruling, enabling Elon Musk and DOGE to proceed with restructuring while legal challenges continue.

• The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an injunction, allowing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to resume dismantling USAID.
• The Trump administration plans to merge USAID into the State Department, citing inefficiency and fraud as justification.
• Twenty-six current and former USAID employees are suing, alleging the restructuring violates the Constitution’s Appointments Clause.
• The appeals court judges were divided, with two ruling Musk likely acted constitutionally and one dissenting on procedural grounds.
• The case remains unresolved as further legal challenges and public criticism persist over the administration's actions.

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