Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Lift Foreign Aid Release Order

The Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling against the Trump administration, denying its request to freeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments ordered by a lower court. In a closely contested 5-4 decision, the Court upheld the lower court's directive, stating that the Trump administration must comply with the order to unfreeze funds meant for humanitarian efforts by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Justice Samuel Alito, along with three conservative justices, criticized the majority decision, arguing it imposes an unfair penalty on taxpayers. The ruling comes amid ongoing legal challenges to Trump's executive orders regarding foreign aid, specifically his attempt to halt all assistance shortly after taking office. The Supreme Court has tasked the lower court with clarifying the government's obligations in complying with its order, ensuring that humanitarian aid is delivered as intended. This marks a pivotal moment in the administration's handling of foreign aid and judicial authority.