The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court ruling that required the Trump administration to release $1.9 billion in frozen foreign aid. Chief Justice John Roberts issued the stay, allowing the administration more time to review the case, with a response deadline set for Friday.
The aid freeze is part of a broader policy shift by the administration, aiming to cut over 90% of USAID contracts, reducing U.S. foreign assistance by $60 billion. The government argues the cuts address inefficiencies, but nonprofits and businesses have sued, claiming the freeze is unlawful.
Previously, U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ordered the administration to lift the freeze, but the Supreme Court’s intervention now pauses that decision. The case could have significant implications for executive authority and U.S. foreign aid policies.
