US judge orders Trump admin to pay nearly $2B in foreign aid by Monday evening

A U.S. judge has issued a swift ruling ordering the Trump administration to pay a portion of the nearly $2 billion owed in foreign aid for completed projects by Monday at 6 p.m. This decision comes just one day after the Supreme Court denied the administration’s request to continue freezing the funds.

U.S. District Court Judge Amir Ali made the ruling after a lengthy court hearing where he questioned both parties on their proposed repayment plans. He emphasized the urgency of complying with the $1.9 billion owed in completed foreign aid projects.

The judge’s order requires the government to make at least a partial payment by the deadline. He stressed the importance of fulfilling the plaintiffs’ invoices and ensuring that work completed before February 13th is paid for by Monday evening.

The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision sent the case back to the D.C. federal court for further deliberation. Judge Ali wasted no time in convening another hearing to discuss feasible repayment schedules.

The dispute centers on the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid spending in the name of government efficiency. The administration argued that the timeline set by Judge Ali for repayment was unrealistic. However, the judge pointed out that the government had managed to disburse over $70 million in a short timeframe, indicating that meeting the deadline should be feasible.

Acting U.S. Solicitor General Sarah Harris acknowledged the legitimacy of the plaintiffs’ claims but raised concerns about the logistical challenges of meeting the repayment deadline.

Plaintiffs have accused the administration of failing to take steps to fulfill the court’s order to begin making the owed payments. They contend that the government’s inaction suggests a lack of intent to comply with the court’s directive.

This ongoing legal battle underscores the importance of timely and transparent foreign aid disbursement. The judge’s ruling sets a precedent for holding the government accountable for fulfilling its financial obligations to aid groups and contractors.

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