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Court Delays Reinstatement of Voice of America Employees

4/1/2026

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a stay delaying reinstatement of hundreds of Voice of America (VOA) employees on paid leave while the government appeals.
More than 1,000 VOA employees remain on administrative leave.
The lower court ruled the actions unlawful, and the government appealed.
Plaintiffs say the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) threatens press freedom and violates federal law.

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a stay delaying reinstatement of hundreds of Voice of America (VOA) employees on paid leave while the government appeals.
More than 1,000 VOA employees remain on administrative leave.
The lower court ruled the actions unlawful, and the government appealed.
Plaintiffs say the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) threatens press freedom and violates federal law.