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US judge finds Musk's USAID cuts likely unconstitutional, blocks him from making more cuts


Published on 2025-03-18 19:01:03 - Reuters
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  • A federal judge on Tuesday blocked billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from taking any more steps to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development, saying their efforts to close the foreign aid agency likely violated the U.

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk's decision to cut funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is likely unconstitutional, thereby blocking him from making further reductions. The lawsuit, brought by several humanitarian organizations, argued that Musk's actions, stemming from his personal views on foreign aid, were an overreach of his authority as a private citizen influencing government policy. The judge's preliminary injunction prevents any further cuts to USAID's budget until a full trial can determine the legality of Musk's involvement. This decision underscores the tension between private influence on public policy and the constitutional separation of powers, highlighting concerns over how individual billionaires can impact government operations.

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