Judge Blocks Trump's Shutdown of Voice of America
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A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt to shut down the Voice of America (VOA), ruling that the administration's actions violated the law and Constitution. Over 1,300 VOA employees were placed on leave following Trump's order, which the judge deemed arbitrary and capricious. The judge ordered the restoration of all jobs and funding for VOA, Radio Free Asia, and Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The White House had accused VOA of being "anti-Trump", while VOA officials expressed gratitude for the ruling but acknowledged potential appeals.
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt to shut down the Voice of America (VOA), ruling that the administration's actions violated the law and Constitution. Over 1,300 VOA employees were placed on leave following Trump's order, which the judge deemed arbitrary and capricious. The judge ordered the restoration of all jobs and funding for VOA, Radio Free Asia, and Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The White House had accused VOA of being "anti-Trump", while VOA officials expressed gratitude for the ruling but acknowledged potential appeals.
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