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Federal Judge Halts Shutdown of Voice of America

 A federal judge has issued a temporary order stopping the Trump administration from shutting down the Voice of America (VOA), a government-funded news service. This action follows a lawsuit filed by VOA employees against the U. S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

• Judge J. Paul Oetken of the Southern District of New York ruled in favor of VOA employees, preventing USAGM from closing the network and its radio programs.

• Employees had been placed on paid leave as part of a shutdown process. The lawsuit claimed USAGM violated press freedom and the separation of powers by halting VOA’s operations.

• The judge noted that USAGM's actions seemed unconstitutional and that the acting Director lacked authority to cut funding or terminate staff.

• The shutdown was controversial, with critics including President Donald Trump, who accused VOA of bias and stated it misuses taxpayer money.

• In earlier conflicts, the government criticized VOA for allegedly promoting foreign propaganda.

• Since the lawsuit, the Trump administration has resumed funding for VOA and similar networks.

The judge's decision provides a temporary reprieve for VOA employees while the court reviews the legality of the shutdown. The ongoing debate over the agency's role continues amid critiques from political figures.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/federal-judge-halts-shutdown-of-voice-of-america-5833487?utm_source=Goodevening&src_src=Goodevening&utm_campaign=gv-2025-03-29&src_cmp=gv-2025-03-29&utm_medium=email&est=IOZRFVHYYUiSIbyGhGJtD96oKDJJyzk%2FyeB%2BGhhDAocNRW2%2BecOfPi3j9%2BCJark%3D

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