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RFE/RL Sues USAGM Over Sudden Funding Termination

3/19/2025

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RFE/RL Sues USAGM

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is taking a stand by suing the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) over the abrupt termination of its federal funding. RFE/RL argues that this decision breaches federal law and the U.S. Constitution, as Congress had allocated funds specifically for its operations. The battle will unfold in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

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Czech Republic Advocates Support

The Czech Republic is rallying EU nations, including Germany and Sweden, to support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) after funding cuts from the Trump administration. RFE/RL's leaders warn that these cuts jeopardize independent journalism in authoritarian areas, leaving a dangerous gap that could be filled by adversarial propaganda.

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RFE/RL Sues USAGM

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is taking a stand by suing the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) over the abrupt termination of its federal funding. RFE/RL argues that this decision breaches federal law and the U.S. Constitution, as Congress had allocated funds specifically for its operations. The battle will unfold in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

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