Judge Blocks Musk's Actions Against USAID

A federal judge in Maryland has ruled that efforts by Elon Musk and the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) likely violated the U.S. Constitution. Judge Theodore Chuang issued a preliminary injunction to halt further actions against USAID and ordered the restoration of email and computer access for its employees. The ruling marks a significant legal setback for Musk and DOGE, as the judge determined that Musk's actions exceeded his authority and should be subject to Senate confirmation under the Constitution's Appointments Clause. The administration's attempts to shut down USAID were criticized for undermining congressional authority, with the judge emphasizing the harm to both the plaintiffs and the public interest. The case is one of several legal challenges facing Musk and DOGE over their aggressive cost-cutting measures in the federal government. The decision may pave the way for further appeals, potentially reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.