Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Release Blocked USAID Funds by February 26

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DOGE v. USAID

🔴 UPDATE: February 25, 2025

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Release Blocked Foreign Aid by February 26 Deadline

In a major legal enforcement action, U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali has granted the plaintiffs' motion to enforce a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the Trump administration’s freeze on USAID and State Department funding. Despite the initial February 13 TRO barring the administration from suspending congressionally approved foreign aid, the government failed to comply. In response, Judge Ali has now ordered the administration to disburse all frozen funds by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

🚨 Key Developments:

• Judge Enforces TRO Against Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze – The court’s ruling reaffirms that executive orders cannot override Congress’s control over appropriations, stating that failure to release the funds by the deadline would be a violation of the court order.

• Foreign Aid Payments Must Be Completed by February 26 – The administration is legally required to pay all obligations as of February 13, 2025, ensuring that critical USAID programs resume funding after weeks of disruption.

• Judicial Pushback on Trump’s Overreach – Judge Ali’s enforcement order sends a clear warning that the administration cannot unilaterally obstruct congressionally mandated funding, reinforcing checks and balances in government spending.

🔍 Consequences:

• USAID and State Department Funding Restored—For Now – If the administration complies, billions in blocked aid will be released, allowing essential humanitarian and diplomatic programs to move forward.

• Potential Defiance from DOGE – Given DOGE’s pattern of delaying or outright ignoring court rulings, there is a real risk that Musk’s agency will attempt legal maneuvers to avoid full compliance—potentially setting up further legal confrontations.

• Congressional Scrutiny Increasing – Lawmakers are now closely monitoring whether the administration will meet the court-ordered deadline, as continued defiance could lead to contempt of court rulings and further legal escalation.

📌 Sources:

• Reuters: Judge gives Trump administration Wednesday night deadline to pay foreign aid funds

• AP News: Judge gives Trump administration two days to release billions of dollars in blocked foreign aid

• Politico: Judge warns Trump administration not to dodge court order unfreezing foreign aid

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