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US Institute of Peace Restores Operations After Court Overturns DOGE Takeover

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's seizure of USIP unlawful, allowing the congressionally established agency to resume its global peace mission.

U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) acting President George Moose, second from right, and USIP acting Counsel George Foote, right, to talk to the press outside the Institute, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
Exterior view of the United States Institute of Peace building in Washington D.C.
The United State Institute of Peace building is pictured, Monday, May 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) acting President George Moose, left, and USIP acting counsel George Foote take part in a newss conference outside the Institute, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

Overview

  • The U.S. Institute of Peace regained control of its Washington, D.C., headquarters on May 21, following a court ruling that nullified the Trump administration's takeover.
  • Judge Beryl A. Howell declared the Department of Government Efficiency's actions, including the firing of USIP's leadership and staff, unlawful and void.
  • Acting President George Moose re-entered the building, reporting no visible damage, and announced plans to reinstate displaced employees and resume operations.
  • The takeover was part of a broader campaign by Elon Musk's DOGE team to downsize federal agencies, which has faced widespread legal challenges and setbacks.
  • USIP, created by Congress in 1984, operates in conflict zones worldwide and aims to mediate and prevent international conflicts, a mission disrupted during the two-month standoff.