Labor groups sue to stop Trump admin dismantling USAID

Labor groups are suing President Trump over his plans to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which could cut staff to under 300. This lawsuit, initiated by Democracy Forward and Public Citizen, aims to challenge both the agency's shutdown and the freeze on foreign aid. "Not a single one of defendants’ actions to dismantle USAID were taken pursuant to congressional authorization," the lawsuit states.

The groups argue that Trump's actions violate the Constitution. They seek a court order to reverse these decisions and prevent further dismantling of the agency. Critics say these changes jeopardize global health efforts and U.S. security interests, risking lives and jobs.