A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily reverse its freeze on humanitarian aid funding, restoring support to numerous global aid programs<\/strong>. The ruling, issued last Thursday, addresses the severe impact the funding cut had on humanitarian organisations and suppliers worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This decision marks a significant legal challenge to the administration\u2019s controversial stance on foreign aid, with implications for thousands of businesses,<\/strong> non-profits, and individuals involved in aid distribution. The judge’s ruling comes after growing concern about the financial turmoil caused by the suspension of foreign assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The federal judge\u2019s order came in response to a lawsuit <\/strong>filed by health organisations like the Aids Vaccine Advocacy Coalition<\/a> and the Global Health Council<\/a>, which represent agencies receiving US funds for international work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his decision, Judge Amir H. Ali<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>highlighted the severe disruptions caused by the sudden suspension of foreign aid payments. Thousands of businesses and organisations, from local farmers to major contractors, faced significant losses<\/strong>, with undelivered food aid rotting in ports and humanitarian operations grinding to a halt.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Ali, the administration’s rationale for the freeze \u2014 to review and possibly eliminate aid programs \u2014 was insufficient, as it failed to account for the adverse effects on those dependent on the aid <\/a>funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This ruling is part of a broader wave of legal action challenging the Trump <\/a>administration\u2019s approach to US foreign assistance. Critics, including government employees and aid groups<\/strong>, have argued that the administration’s actions were not only abrupt but lacked a clear justification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The administration’s stance has garnered support from figures like Elon Musk<\/a>, who have expressed doubts about the effectiveness of long-established agencies like USAID <\/strong>in aligning with the Republican agenda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to US District Judge Carl Nichols<\/a>, questions remain about the safety and stability of US aid staff overseas, particularly in volatile regions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"