Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to Freeze $2 Billion in Foreign Aid

The 5-4 ruling requires clarification on how funds for completed projects must be distributed while litigation continues.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against the Trump administration's request to maintain a freeze on $2 billion in foreign aid for already-completed projects.
The decision sends the case back to U.S. District Judge Amir Ali to clarify the timeline and scope of the aid distribution.
Justice Samuel Alito, joined by three other conservative justices, dissented, criticizing the lower court's authority to mandate the payments.
Nonprofit organizations and contractors impacted by the funding freeze have faced layoffs and service reductions, with some expressing cautious optimism about the ruling.
The Trump administration argues the freeze aligns with its foreign policy goals, while critics claim it violates federal law and disrupts critical humanitarian programs.