Summary

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, ruling the freeze likely violated the Constitution’s separation of powers.

Judge Amir Ali criticized the administration for bypassing Congress, directing funds to humanitarian groups for work already completed. The freeze disrupted medical aid and vaccine programs, forcing nonprofits to shut down.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the cuts, crediting Musk’s DOGE. The Supreme Court recently ruled against further delays, with conservative justices dissenting.

A government appeal is expected.