On Tuesday, the federal judge in Washington ordered the administration of Donald Trump to pay foreign assistance to the beneficiaries of subsidies until 23:59 on Wednesday, “said Reuters. The judge stated that there are no signs indicating that any steps have been taken to adapt to an earlier order to frostbt money.
“The order of the US District Judge Amir Ali was issued during a telephone hearing under a lawsuit lodged by organizations concluding contracts and receiving assistance from the American International Development Agency (USAID) and the Department of State,” Reuters said.
This is the third order issued by the federal judge regarding the release of foreign support by the government administration. As Reuters reminds, the funds were frozen after Trump announced a 90-day break in providing any foreign assistance.
“The plaintiffs in the lawsuit stated that they would have to completely close their activities if they did not receive payment soon,” the agency informs. In their opinion, the administration violated the federal law, as well as the United States Constitution.
On Sunday, the Foreign Assistance Agency announced that almost all its employees were sent on a paid vacation, and 1600 positions in USA will soon be liquidated.
Donald Trump stopped foreign help
According to Politico, an earlier decision of the Federal District Court for the District Colombiaregarding the restoration of financing, prevented the Trump's team from canceling contracts and awards in foreign assistance, provided before the Republican's coverage of the office on January 20 this year.
“The legitimate purpose of suspending all foreign assistance was to ensure the possibility of analyzing programs in terms of their effectiveness and consistency with priorities,” Ali argued. According to the judge, however, no rational explanation has been presented in this matter.
The blocking of funds affected thousands of contracts concluded with companies, non-profit organizations and organizations throughout the country. The Trump administration informed on February 4 that almost all USAID staff references to the country. The agency's employees were told that they had 30 days back, unless they were recognized as “necessary staff”. External subcontractors were also to be released.
The USAID headquarters in Washington was closed on February 3, and its computers and servers – deported.
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