Thank Judge Ali for Upholding the Rule of Law on Foreign Aid

We extend our gratitude to Judge Amir Ali for his principled decision ordering the Trump administration to release foreign aid payments that were unlawfully withheld. His ruling reaffirms the constitutional principle that Congress, not the executive branch, controls federal spending, preventing the White House from unilaterally impounding funds that were already appropriated for critical humanitarian and development programs.

The Trump administration’s sweeping foreign aid freeze has devastated global humanitarian efforts, disrupting projects that provide lifesaving medical care, food security, and disaster relief to vulnerable communities worldwide. Contractors and nonprofits have been left in financial limbo, struggling to continue their essential work. Judge Ali’s ruling ensures that at least some of these obligations will be met, offering hope to those who depend on U.S. foreign aid.

We stand with Judge Ali in defending the separation of powers and humanitarian aid efforts, and we urge continued legal action to fully restore funding that Congress rightfully allocated.

Thank you, Judge Ali, for standing up for the Constitution and the people who depend on U.S. foreign aid!