Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Dismantling of Inter-American Foundation

The court reinstated the agency's leadership and reversed actions taken to terminate grants and operations, citing constitutional limits on presidential authority.

• U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan ruled that the Trump administration likely exceeded its authority in efforts to dismantle the Inter-American Foundation (IAF).
• The judge reinstated Sara Aviel as president of the IAF and reversed actions by Peter Marocco, including the termination of nearly all grants and the reduction of staff to one employee.
• The ruling emphasized constitutional limits on presidential power and rejected the administration's argument for expansive authority over federal agencies.
• The IAF, established by Congress in 1969, has funded poverty reduction and stability programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, disbursing $945 million to thousands of grant recipients.
• This decision halts the administration's broader government downsizing initiative targeting multiple federal agencies, as the case proceeds in court.

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