Federal Lawsuit

AFSA/AFGE v. Trump - USAID Shutdown Challenge

American Foreign Service Association and AFGE challenged the USAID shutdown. Judge Nichols denied preliminary injunction but Judge Chuang found DOGE closure 'likely violated the Constitution' and ordered reinstatement of access and halt to further dismantling. Five former USAID Administrators from both parties issued joint statement in support.

Appealed

Case Details

American Foreign Service Association and AFGE challenged the USAID shutdown. Judge Nichols denied preliminary injunction but Judge Chuang found DOGE closure 'likely violated the Constitution' and ordered reinstatement of access and halt to further dismantling. Five former USAID Administrators from both parties issued joint statement in support.

Date Filed

2025-02-06

Status

Appealed

Court

U.S. District Court, District of Columbia / D.C. Circuit

Outcome

Mixed results; DOGE closure found likely unconstitutional by one judge; litigation ongoing

Related Executive Actions (1)

USAID Shutdown

Effective shutdown of USAID with 4,200+ employees placed on leave. Multiple courts found the closure likely violated the Constitution. DOGE-led effort to dismantle the agency on an accelerated basis. Five former USAID Administrators from both parties spoke out against the closure. Foreign aid frozen, then partially restored by courts.

Pending Litigation
Policy DirectiveGovernment Reform
USAID, Department of State
2 challenges2025-02-06

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • American Foreign Service Association
  • AFGE
  • Democracy Forward
  • Public Citizen
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