Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's bid to avoid paying USAID contractors

Summary

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, rejected the Trump administration’s bid to delay paying $2 billion to USAID contractors, upholding U.S. District Judge Amir Ali’s authority.

The administration had frozen these funds, impacting essential projects in Ukraine, Nigeria, and various African nations, causing significant disruptions and layoffs.

The narrow decision does not compel immediate payment but allows the lower court proceedings to advance.

Justice Alito led the 4 conservative justices who dissented and questioned Judge Ali’s judicial power.