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Federal Judge Calls Trump's USAID Cuts Unconstitutional, Endangers Lives

3/19/2025

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A federal judge declared on March 18, 2025, that the Trump administration's drastic cuts to USAID are unconstitutional. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's shocking 83% reduction endangers crucial health services in nations like Chad, where maternal mortality rates soar. This funding freeze puts millions at risk, particularly vulnerable women and children who rely on lifesaving aid.

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A federal judge declared on March 18, 2025, that the Trump administration's drastic cuts to USAID are unconstitutional. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's shocking 83% reduction endangers crucial health services in nations like Chad, where maternal mortality rates soar. This funding freeze puts millions at risk, particularly vulnerable women and children who rely on lifesaving aid.