Supreme Court Ruling on Foreign Aid Freeze Sparks Legal Controversy
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the TRUMP administration authority to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid, overturning a lower court mandate to disburse funds before the fiscal year deadline. The unsigned ruling, backed by a 6-3 conservative majority, cited executive authority and dismissed plaintiffs' legal standing under the Impoundment Control Act.
Nonprofits focused on global water access and disease prevention face immediate repercussions. Justice Elena Kagan's dissent criticized the procedural haste, arguing the case warranted full judicial review. This marks the court's 20th emergency ruling, deepening debates over executive power boundaries.