Celebrate the Court’s Ruling Protecting Voice of America

In a major victory for independent journalism and democratic values, a federal judge has barred Kari Lake — acting as part of the Trump administration — from unlawfully firing Voice of America Director Michael Abramowitz.

Judge Royce Lamberth ruled that Abramowitz must remain in his role until he can be lawfully removed, citing the clear requirements of the Broadcast Act. The decision comes after Lake tried to put VOA’s entire workforce on administrative leave and slash funding for U.S.-backed broadcasters worldwide — a blatant attempt to silence independent reporting.

This ruling reaffirms that even in the face of political pressure, the law protects the independence of journalists and prevents authoritarian overreach. Voice of America, and the other broadcasters it represents, are trusted sources of news across the globe. Protecting their independence means protecting truth, transparency, and America’s standing as a defender of free press.

Add your name to celebrate this ruling, stand with VOA journalists, and defend press freedom from Trump’s dangerous attempts to control the media.