Trump Cannot Ignore The Law, SCOTUS Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s efforts to evade compliance with a federal court’s order to lift the freeze on foreign assistance.
Plaintiffs in the case are represented by Public Citizen Litigation Group. A hearing in the district court on Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction is scheduled for tomorrow at 2pm ET.
Lauren Bateman, an attorney with Public Citizen Litigation Group and lead counsel in this case, stated:
“Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court confirms that the Administration cannot ignore the law. To stop needless suffering and death, the government must now comply with the order issued three weeks ago to lift its unlawful termination of federal assistance.”
Mitchell Warren, executive director of AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC), added:
“We welcome the Supreme Court’s decision to deny the government’s application to vacate the District Court’s order. This ruling is particularly appropriate in light of the critical importance of honoring commitments to global health initiatives, including lifesaving HIV/AIDS programs. Lives are at stake, and delays in funding directly impact those in need. AVAC remains dedicated to advocating for sustained and uninterrupted support for HIV/AIDS research and prevention.”
Journalism Development Network (JDN)’s Drew Sullivan, also commented:
“The Supreme Court has halted the government’s bid to continue its unlawful withholding of funds and termination of work. Independent media organizations around the world are suffering from the government’s illegal suspension of critical foreign assistance projects and termination of grants. This order will give them some respite.”