Richard J. Leon, Trump and Africa

Judge lets Trump take over U.S. African Development Foundation
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon cleared the way for the Trump administration’s firing of a foreign aid agency chief — but he raised doubts about the president’s boldest legal arguments.
Judge Questions Where Trump Is Getting Authority For Firing At Africa Agency — But Is Inclined To Let It Stand
A federal judge expressed unease about President Trump’s attempted takeover of yet another agency, yet indicated that he was inclined to let the firings stand, at least temporarily.
Judge declines to block DOGE from taking over African development agency
A federal judge on Tuesday declined to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from taking over the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF). U.S. District Judge Richard Leon
Judges finds a huge reduction in staff and funding would be legal at African development agency
A federal judge on Tuesday found that removing most grants and most staff from a U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses would be legal
Judge stops immediate shutdown of small US agency for African development
A judge has barred the Trump administration from immediately moving to shut down a small federal agency that supports investment in African countries. U.S.
US Agency for African Development Will Ask Court to Prevent Its Closure
A small U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses is expected in court on Tuesday to fight for control over its operations and existence
Judge blocks Trump administration from removing USADF head after DOGE standoff
Ward Brehm, president of the USADF, asked a court for a preliminary and permanent injunction to prevent DOGE workers from ...
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Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired probationary workers
A San Francisco judge halted the Trump administration’s mass firing of probationary federal workers, ordering the rehiring of ...