Celebrate the Court’s Defense of Voice of America

In a powerful victory for truth and accountability, a federal judge has blocked Donald Trump’s unlawful plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the Voice of America (VOA) and gut the U.S. Agency for Global Media.

Judge Royce Lamberth made clear: the Trump administration cannot dismantle VOA in violation of its mission to serve as a reliable, independent source of news. His ruling halts 532 devastating job cuts, protects critical journalism, and ensures that VOA can continue broadcasting fact-based news to millions around the world.

For more than 80 years, VOA has been a lifeline of truth in the face of propaganda and authoritarianism. From countering Nazi lies during World War II to standing up to today’s disinformation campaigns, VOA has embodied the democratic principle that people everywhere deserve access to accurate, independent reporting.

This victory is about more than one newsroom — it’s about protecting workers, safeguarding free expression, and ensuring that America’s voice abroad remains rooted in truth, not partisan politics.

Add your name to celebrate this ruling, stand with VOA journalists and staff, and defend the essential role of a free press in democracy.