US EditionJudge blocks Kari Lake from firing Voice of America’s director
Judge Royce Lamberth ruled firing Voice of America Director Michael Abramowitz requires board approval, blocking U.S. Agency for Global Media chief Kari Lake's attempt amid staffing cuts.
- On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ordered the reinstatement of Michael Abramowitz, Director of Voice of America, reversing Kari Lake's attempt to fire him effective Aug. 31 and ruling that the firing would be `plainly contrary to law`.
- Lamberth noted the removal rules require a majority vote by the International Broadcasting Advisory Board, which lacks quorum after the Trump administration fired the entire board earlier this year.
- The agency also houses Radio Free Europe and Asia and Radio Marti, and in June, layoff notices were sent to more than 600 employees of Voice of America and the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
- Lamberth nonetheless left open a potential path for the President to oust Michael Abramowitz by replacing removed board members, though the ruling marks a setback to the Trump administration's efforts.
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A federal judge on Thursday prevented the Trump administration from ousting Michael Abramowitz as director of Voice of America, the government-run news media that the White House has targeted for deep staff cuts. District Federal Judge Royce Lambert, nominated by Republican President Ronald Reagan, ruled that Abramowitz cannot be removed from office without the approval of the majority of the International Broadcasting Advisory Board. In June, m…
Judge stops Trump administration from ousting Voice of America director
A federal judge on Thursday ruled the Trump administration’s effort to remove Michael Abramowitz as director of Voice of America was “plainly contrary to the law.” United States District Judge Royce Lamberth handed down a decision stating Abramowitz cannot be removed from his position without the approval of the majority of the International Broadcasting Advisory Board, which President Donald Trump dismissed in January. After starting his secon…
Kari Lake Loses Lawsuit Over Removing Voice of America Board Member
WASHINGTON—U.S. Agency for Global Media senior adviser Kari Lake lost her lawsuit on Aug. 28 over removing Voice of America board member Michael Abramowitz. In a one-page decision, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ruled that Abramowitz is to retain his role on the board. The Epoch Times has reached out to Lake for comment on the decision. Abramowitz was terminated this month as Voice of America director after refusing a reassignment to be the …
Conservative judge drops hammer on Kari Lake's plot to oust key state media official
A conservative federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's state media chief from firing a key official, in yet another blow to the Trump administration's bid to dismantle these media services.According to CNN, Senior U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ordered the reinstatement of Voice of Am...
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