• The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to block a lower court’s order to release $2 billion in foreign aid.
• U.S. District Judge Amir Ali mandated the funds be disbursed by Feb. 26, but Chief Justice Roberts temporarily delayed the ruling.
• Critics argue the aid freeze impacts global health programs, while the administration defends its authority to oversee federal spending.

The Trump administration  has formally requested the Supreme Court to block a lower court’s order mandating the immediate release of nearly $2 billion in foreign aid grants. This urgent appeal highlights ongoing disputes over federal spending priorities.

Solicitor General Defends Administration’s Actions

Solicitor General Sarah Harris criticized the lower court’s “36-hour pay-or-else order,” claiming the rushed timeline could result in bogus claims being paid. She stated, “The government cannot just press a button and disburse funds in response to any request that fits the district court’s description.” Harris emphasized that a multi-step process, compliant with federal statutes, must occur before payments are authorized.

Judge Ali’s Bold Move

Last week, U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, a Biden appointee, ordered the payments to be completed by the end of Feb. 26. However, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. intervened, temporarily delaying the ruling. Judge Ali argued the money, allocated before President Trump’s pause on foreign assistance, was reimbursement for prior obligations and crucial to maintaining the status quo for global health and AIDS organizations.

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Foreign Aid Freeze Sparks Tensions

The lawsuit originated after a Jan. 20 executive order by President Donald Trump freezing foreign assistance funds managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development. President Trump cited the need for a thorough review to ensure alignment with his administration’s goals.

Administration Defends Presidential Oversight

The Trump administration argues that Judge Ali’s order infringes on presidential authority to oversee and scrutinize federal spending. Critics, however, claim the aid freeze jeopardizes organizations relying on these funds to operate.

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