Judge blocks Trump order furloughing 2,200 USAID staff
A U.S. federal judge halted President Trump's directive to place over 2,200 USAID employees on paid leave, citing hardship for staff abroad and reinstating those already furloughed. The order did not block a broader funding freeze affecting the agency's operations.
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PoliticsJudge blocks Trump order furloughing 2,200 USAID staff
Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsA U.S. federal judge halted President Trump's directive to place over 2,200 USAID employees on paid leave, citing hardship for staff abroad and reinstating those already furloughed. The order did not block a broader funding freeze affecting the agency's operations.