Judge Chuang granted a preliminary injunction against the termination of USAID, in favor of a group of current and former employees who challenged the agency's dismantling.
He said Musk's efforts to expedite USAID's closure, including its apparent decision to permanently close headquarters without proper approval, likely violated multiple aspects of the US Constitution.
These actions harmed not only plaintiffs, but also public interest by depriving Congress of its constitutional authority.