The decision is not definitive. Two demands filed by non -profit organizations and international cooperation companies continue their process in court.
Supreme Court of the United States.
The Supreme Court of the United States this Friday issued an order that allows the administration of Donald Trump Keep frozen U $ 4,000 million in foreign assistance fundswhose validity expires the September 30at the end of the fiscal year. The decision reinforces the power of the Executive Power for manage budget execution of resources already approved by Congress, but whose expense obligation has not yet been completed.
The resolution temporarily suspend the disbursement of these funds, which are part of a broader package of U $30,000 million intended for multiple years international aid programs. According to him Department of Justicethe administration has already guaranteed the use of US $ 6,500 million Before expiration, but seek retain the Us 4,000 million remaining while the ongoing judicial demands are resolved.
The decision is not definitive. Two demands filed by Non -profit organizations and international cooperation companies They continue their procedure in court. These legal actions question whether the Executive Power can unilaterally refuse to execute budget items already assigned by the Legislative.
The failure had the Dissent from the three liberal judges of the highest American court, which reflects the Division in constitutional interpretation on presidential discretion in public spending.
Impact on help programs
The funds under discussion correspond to initiatives managed by the State Department and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The dispute focuses on the Government’s capacity to prioritize budget allocation policiesespecially in a context of review of international commitments.
While the demands advance, the freezing of these resources could affect current cooperation programsalthough the final scope will depend on the pending judicial resolutions. The case will be resolved in the coming months.
Source: Ambito
