New York Court Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Decision to Shut Down Voice of America, Reinstates Over 1,200 Employees
A New York court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s decision to shut down Voice of America. According to U.S. media reports, the court’s decision has resulted in the reinstatement of over 1,200 journalists and employees at Voice of America.
The judge instructed the government to refrain from dismantling Voice of America or dismissing its staff. However, the judge did not issue specific guidance on the full restoration of Voice of America.
The Trump administration had issued an executive order to eliminate seven federal agencies, including Voice of America.
The court ruling deemed this move by the Trump administration as unreasonable and has halted the action.