Trump Administration Ordered to Allow Disbursement of Foreign Aid

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A judge ruled that the Trump administration must temporarily allow the disbursement of foreign aid, following a lawsuit filed by nonprofit groups. The ruling prevents the administration from suspending or canceling foreign assistance that was in place before Trump took office.

Key Points

  • Judge ruled against the administration's blanket pause on U.S. foreign aid
  • Foreign assistance in place before Trump took office cannot be suspended or canceled
  • Parties instructed to file a joint status report for further legal proceedings

Pros

  • Ruling allows nonprofit groups to resume their international aid projects
  • Helps prevent harm to American businesses and employees
  • Restores vital U.S. foreign assistance programs

Cons

  • Thousands of USAID employees and contractors were affected by the executive order
  • Disagreement between Trump administration and critics on the effectiveness of USAID