US EditionJudge declines to temporarily block DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace
- A federal judge declined to block President Trump's administration and Elon Musk's team from taking control of the U.S. Institute of Peace, which accused them of a lawless assault against it.
- The U.S. Institute of Peace claimed that President Trump and Musk's team illegally labeled it as a government entity to justify their takeover.
- Judge Howell criticized the administration's use of law enforcement in the dispute, indicating that resolution should have occurred in court instead.
- Judge Howell expressed concern over the legality of the case, noting that the board members were fired and could not file suit in their official capacity.
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Federal Judge Issues Crucial Ruling For DOGE
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell declined to issue a temporary restraining order against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, allowing its continued control over the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP). The ruling comes amid escalating tensions following DOGE’s forceful entry into USIP’s headquarters. Established by Congress in 1984, USIP functions as an independent, nonpartisan institution dedicated to preventing and res…
Judge denies USIP's restraining order against DOGE
A judge denied former board members from the U.S. Institute of Peace’s request for a restraining order against the Department of Government Efficiency but remained sympathetic. In a Thursday ruling, U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell rejected the request by several former USIP board members, saying there was “confusion in the complaint on a number of levels.” However, she was staunchly critical of the Trump administration for its decision to ge…
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