President Trump can continue to withhold billions in foreign aid, court rules
Summary
A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can continue to withhold over $10 billion in foreign aid funds that Congress had approved. The court decided that the international aid groups suing did not have the legal right to challenge the administration’s decision.Key Facts
- A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s decision to withhold foreign aid funds.
- The aid includes nearly $4 billion for global health and over $6 billion for HIV and AIDS prevention.
- The ruling reversed an earlier court order that had blocked the administration from freezing the funds.
- The court panel's decision was 2-to-1, with one judge dissenting.
- The aid groups suing argued that the funds were unlawfully frozen, as they were approved by Congress.
- The ruling did not address whether withholding the funds was constitutional.
- The decision has prompted criticism from international aid organizations and plans for an appeal.
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