WASHINGTON (AP) — A recent lawsuit has revealed that the Trump administration’s actions have resulted in American businesses being left with massive unpaid bills for completed work. The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development has not only affected these businesses but is also leading to layoffs and disruptions in aid programs, including at Washington-based company Chemonics International.
The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, highlights the detrimental impact of the administration’s freeze on foreign aid, causing distress to businesses, communities worldwide, and the constitutional order. Various organizations, including small businesses, major suppliers, and advocacy groups, have come together to challenge the administration’s actions in court.
President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, acting USAID Deputy Administrator Peter Marocco, and Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, are named in the lawsuit. This legal action is the latest in a series of challenges against the administration’s rapid changes to the U.S. aid and development agency, which have raised concerns about the future of aid programs.
The lawsuit alleges that contracts were terminated without proper notice and that payments for completed work were not made, leading to significant financial losses. The freeze on funding has also resulted in critical supplies being stuck in the supply chain, risking lives and exacerbating health crises.
The filing argues that the administration does not have the authority to block programs and funding approved by Congress without proper procedures. While officials defend the actions as necessary due to alleged insubordination and noncompliance within USAID, the lawsuit seeks to hold the administration accountable for the consequences of its decisions.
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