U.S. judge orders halt to Trump’s effort to dismantle Voice of America

Summary

A federal judge in Manhattan temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle Voice of America (VOA), citing First Amendment violations after journalists filed a lawsuit.

The restraining order, lasting up to 21 days, follows actions like placing hundreds of journalists on paid leave.

Lawyers hailed the decision as a victory for press freedom.

The ruling comes amid broader efforts by Trump to reduce government-funded media, including a blocked attempt to close Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. VOA, founded in 1942, provides news in 49 languages globally.