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Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Musk Over Agency Closure
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- A Maryland federal judge allowed a lawsuit against Elon Musk to move forward, rejecting the Trump administration's objections.
- The lawsuit alleges Musk unlawfully directed the closure of the US Agency for International Development.
- The judge denied the Justice Department's motion to dismiss the case and upheld the claims against Musk.
