By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the Constitution and blocked billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from further cuts.

U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang in Maryland ordered the Trump administration to restore email and computer access to all employees of USAID, including those who were placed on administrative leave.

The lawsuit singled out Musk as a defendant covered by the preliminary injunction. Lawyers for USAID employees and contractors had requested the order.

Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-03-18 15:25:58">March 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM EDT</time>

The judge orders Trump administration to restore email and computer access to all employees.{ai:summary}A federal judge ruled that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the Constitution, blocking further cuts by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. The judge ordered the restoration of access to email and computer systems for USAID employees.The lawsuit highlighted concerns over the treatment of USAID staff, including those placed on administrative leave. This ruling underscores the legal challenges facing efforts to restructure government agencies. #politics

Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution

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