Judge Rules Musk's USAID Cuts Likely Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violated the Constitution in its efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang issued a preliminary injunction preventing further cuts and required the restoration of access to email and computer systems for USAID employees placed on administrative leave. The ruling was prompted by a lawsuit from current and former USAID employees who argued that DOGE's actions contravened the congressional authority to manage the agency. Judge Chuang stated that the unilateral closure of USAID headquarters and the accelerated shutdown efforts harmed public interest and the constitutional authority of elected representatives. The decision underscores the controversial role Musk has played in the Trump administration's foreign aid policies. Musk and DOGE are now prohibited from engaging in any actions related to the shutdown of USAID until further notice.