Supreme Court Orders Trump Administration to Pay $2 Billion in Frozen Foreign Aid

In a 5-4 decision, the Court rejected the administration's appeal, affirming Congress' control over appropriated funds.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to uphold a lower court order requiring the Trump administration to release $2 billion in USAID funds frozen by an executive order.
The majority, including Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Barrett, emphasized the constitutional authority of Congress over federal spending.
The dissenting justices, led by Justice Alito, criticized the decision as judicial overreach and argued that the executive branch should have discretion over such funds.
The funds, originally allocated for humanitarian aid, were withheld after Trump's executive order paused foreign aid programs not aligned with his administration's policies.
Advocates for the aid groups warn that continued delays in disbursement could harm critical global health and humanitarian efforts.