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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling on Trump's Foreign Aid Funds

9/6/2025

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On September 5, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a ruling against the Trump administration's foreign assistance fund withholding.
U.S. District Judge Amir Ali found no valid interpretation of the statutes for withholding funds.
The appeals court noted the administration did not meet requirements to pause the ruling during appeal.
The split decision included dissent from Circuit Judge Justin Walker.
This ruling affects billions in foreign assistance approved by Congress.

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On September 5, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a ruling against the Trump administration's foreign assistance fund withholding.
U.S. District Judge Amir Ali found no valid interpretation of the statutes for withholding funds.
The appeals court noted the administration did not meet requirements to pause the ruling during appeal.
The split decision included dissent from Circuit Judge Justin Walker.
This ruling affects billions in foreign assistance approved by Congress.