US Supreme Court Orders Trump Administration to Release Frozen Foreign Aid Funds

The 5-4 decision mandates the immediate disbursement of $1.5 to $2 billion in aid, overriding Trump's freeze on congressionally approved payments.

The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against the Trump administration's bid to block a lower court order requiring the release of frozen foreign aid funds.
The funds, amounting to $1.5 to $2 billion, were allocated through USAID and the State Department for international development projects.
The Trump administration had halted the payments via executive order on January 20, citing plans to reduce federal spending and agency operations.
The decision underscores a lack of guaranteed support for Trump within the conservative-majority Supreme Court, including judges he appointed.
While the ruling enforces the immediate release of the funds, the broader legal battle over the aid freeze is expected to continue.