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Federal Judge Halts Musk-Led Effort to Dismantle USAID

Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE likely violated the Constitution, blocking further actions to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development.

People rally on 14th St NW in support of fired USAID workers during a protest, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, by the USAID headquarters in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Overview

  • The court issued a preliminary injunction requiring DOGE to restore USAID employees' access to email, payment systems, and facilities within a set timeframe.
  • Judge Chuang found Musk likely violated the Appointments Clause by exercising significant authority without Senate confirmation.
  • The dismantling of USAID led to the termination of 83% of its programs and a workforce reduction from over 10,000 to 611 employees.
  • The Trump administration plans to appeal the ruling, with critics accusing the court of overreach and partisanship.
  • Musk's public statements and actions, including the closure of USAID headquarters and destruction of records, were central to the court's findings of constitutional violations.