Chief Justice John Roberts paused a lower-court order requiring the Trump administration to pay $2 billion in frozen foreign aid by midnight, pending further review by the Supreme Court.
Key Points
Chief Justice John Roberts issued an administrative stay on the lower-court order
The case involves billions of dollars in frozen foreign aid from the State Department and USAID
The Trump administration sought to block the release of the funds
Pros
Temporary relief for the Trump administration in terms of financial obligations
Allows time for the Supreme Court to review the case