Employees and contractors of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are considering potential lawsuits against the Trump administration in response to the unprecedented attack on the agency. These lawsuits could be based on loss of income and could raise constitutional claims over presidential power in the face of congressional legislation that funds the agency. The Trump administration has taken aggressive actions, including blocking foreign aid and placing many employees on administrative leave, leading to potential bankruptcies for companies with USAID contracts. Nonprofit groups could also bring claims under the Administrative Procedure Act, arguing that the government failed to follow legal procedures. Additionally, there are concerns about the authority of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency and the administration’s withholding of funds appropriated by Congress. The American Foreign Service Association plans to take legal action over the agency’s decision to recall personnel from abroad. Legal experts say that the president does not have the authority to abolish an agency created by Congress, such as USAID. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is now leading USAID, has reportedly consulted with Congress on proposed reorganizations. The current status of USAID remains unclear, with concerns about the loss of vital aid for impoverished populations if the agency is significantly restructured or closed.
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