The court rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to block the payment of $2 billion, allocated for international organizations for work done for the government. This decision was an unpleasant surprise for Trump, who, since returning to power on January 20, has been taking steps to delay American humanitarian projects worldwide, even to the detriment of the U.S. Agency for International Development (Usaid).
The ruling of the U.S. Court, which is mostly composed of conservatives, affirms the previous rulings of the District Court for the Columbia of Amir Ali, which required the Administration to promptly allocate the funds to organizations that received grants from Usaid or the State Department.
"The stipulation hinges on the fact that these funds should already have been paid, and it is unjust to withhold them," explained the Director of Communications for the EFE policy Miguel Ángel.
The court itself ordered Ali to specify what obligations Trump's executive authority has for implementing its ruling. The next steps will be determined at a court hearing scheduled for Thursday.
Trump came to the White House with a promise to put "America First" and on the very first day of his presidency indicated that he would suspend all foreign aid for 90 days, which led to the impossibility of providing vital medical assistance in many parts of the world.
Many humanitarian organizations believe that Trump exceeded his authority according to the Constitution, since control over finances belongs to Congress, not the president.
The case is still ongoing, but judicial proceedings continue.
