Federal judge halts the Trump administration from dismantling the US African Development Foundation
- A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the U.S. African Development Foundation, stating it violated federal law when appointing Pete Marocco without Congressional confirmation.
- U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled that Trump's actions violated federal law by appointing Pete Marocco without Senate confirmation.
- The judge found that Marocco's actions to terminate agency employees and grants are void and must be undone.
- Joel McElvain, senior legal adviser at Democracy Forward, stated this ruling is a victory for the rule of law and communities relying on the agency's work.
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Federal judge halts the Trump administration from dismantling the US African Development Foundation
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from dismantling a U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses. U.S.


Judge blocks Trump's attempt to shut down African Development Foundation
A federal judge shot down President Trump's attempt to curtail the U.S. African Development Foundation, ruling Tuesday that the move likely went beyond his executive powers.
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