Court Ruling and Administration's Response
A federal judge mandated the Trump administration to temporarily restore foreign aid worldwide, countering the ongoing freeze despite a court order.
Deputy Secretary Pete Marocco and other officials, however, argued they could legally halt payments, citing a program-by-program review to align aid with the administration's agenda.
Impact on Foreign Assistance and Legal Proceedings
The lawsuit, initiated by nonprofit groups, challenged the abrupt cutoff of $60 billion in annual aid and development programs, leading to operational halts and financial crises for partners.
Despite the court's order, the restoration of funds remains incomplete, with hundreds of millions owed still unfulfilled, highlighting the tensions between legal directives and administrative actions.