Trump Shakes up Government Funding: Removes USAID

- 13 February, 2025

KEY ISSUES

President Trump is on a roll to dismantle several government organizations
Organizations include the U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Department of State grantees and contractors
Global relations will suffer with severing ties to intercontinental discussions
The American Bar Association leads the charge stating the act is unconstitutional

Let The Lawsuits Begin

2025 has been a whirlwind of a year, and it is only February 13^th! The flurry of executive orders has been followed by many impeding lawsuits. In the wake The American Bar Association has now filed a suit of their own. This suit includes seven co-plaintiffs from a diverse pool of organizations. These organizations include the and U.S. Department of State grantees and contractors. The move is to challenge the Trump administration withholding foreign assistance funding ().

“Actions of President Trump and other executive branches to dismantle the USAID, established by Congress, is unprecedented. The Bar Association is unable to overstate the impact of this issue. The administration seeks to halt funding even though Congress had previously authorized the programs in question,” stated by William R. Bays, president of ABA. An organization, who through partnerships worldwide, aim to build fair justice systems.

Going Against the Grain

“The rule of law and participation of democracies worldwide creates favorable partnerships with U.S. interests and enhance global markets,” Bay said. “The purpose of ABA is to advance public understanding and appreciation for law. These programs help reduce and precent illicit activities like drug and human trafficking from reaching the U.S.” Bay included: “All administrations have the right to review programs to set priorities. But those actions must adhere to constitutional and statutory requirements. The ABA has filed suit to make sure changes are consistent with the rule of law.”

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