Voice of America Staff Files Lawsuit
Photo: Pixabay.com, illustrative purposes
Six journalists from Voice of America (VOA), including former White House bureau chief Patsy Widakuswara, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the recent shutdown of the U.S.-funded news organization.
The plaintiffs argue that the closure violates the First Amendment and exceeds presidential authority, asserting that only Congress has the power to manage and fund such agencies.
The lawsuit seeks to overturn parts of President Trump's executive order that led to the cessation of VOA's operations and to reinstate the media outlet.
The decision affected over 1,300 employees, who were placed on leave following directives from the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), led by acting director Victor Morales and adviser Kari Lake.
It has also impacted other U.S.-funded media organizations, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia. Critics argue these decisions undermine the United States' ability to promote democracy and provide unbiased news globally.
The plaintiffs are requesting immediate judicial intervention to restore funding and resume operations of these media entities, emphasizing their role in delivering objective news to regions lacking a free press.
Original Author: Natalia Ovchinnikova
Latest news
- Kazakhstan’s IT Market Slows After Years of Rapid Growth, but Salaries Keep Rising
- Why the Oil Price Spike Did Not Help Kazakhstan’s Budget Much, the Ministry Explained
- Why More Women in Kazakhstan Are Working Beyond the 40-Hour Week
- Drone Strikes on CPC Drag Down Kazakhstan’s Oil and Gas Output
- New Parking Rules Approved in Astana: How Much Will Drivers Pay and Who Is Exempt?
- Shell and Eni Replaced in Karachaganak Gas Plant Project
- Economist Calculates How Much Income Kazakhstanis Actually Keep
- Samruk-Kazyna Raises 3 Billion Yuan on AIX in Record-Low Panda Bond Deal
- Kazakhstan to Build Four New Airports by 2028
- State-Owned Plant in Atyrau Tried to Buy Sturgeon Caviar for Nearly 150 Million Tenge
- Chaos and Delays at the Border: Kazakhstan Wants to Bring Queues Under Control With New Rules
- Major Illegal Migration Channel Dismantled in Shymkent
- “A Shameful Sight”: Dump Near Altyn-Emel Caught on Video
- Kazakhstan Is Preparing to Increase the Scrap Fee on Cars From Russia
- Work Permits For Migrants To Go Fully Online As PSCs End Service
- Kazakhstanis Expect Higher Inflation but Remain Optimistic About the Future
- Support For Rural Doctors Doubles Amid Staffing Shortage
- South Korean Shareholder To Inject 4.7 Billion Tenge Into Kazakhstan’s Only Loss-Making Bank
- Tokayev Finishes Uzbekistan Trip With Focus on Trade and Environmental Cooperation
- Kashagan Operator Accused Of Stalling Sulfur Fine Pending Washington Arbitration
