Radio Free Asia v. United States of America
Case Overview
Radio Free Asia sued the Trump administration over U.S. Agency for Global Media's decision to freeze congressionally appropriated funds and to terminate RFA's grant.
The Application
Radio Free Asia received funds through a congressionally appropriated USAGM grant. The Trump administration's decision to freeze those funds and terminate RFA's grant constitutes a potential impoundment of appropriated funds without Congressional approval, raising questions about whether USAGM possessed statutory authority to take such action.
The Conclusion
The case remains active in D.C. District Court under Judge Royce C. Lamberth. The resolution will determine whether the executive freeze and grant termination violated the Impoundment Control Act or exceeded USAGM's delegated authority.
Case Analysis
Overview
Radio Free Asia sued the Trump administration over U.S. Agency for Global Media's decision to freeze congressionally appropriated funds and to terminate RFA's grant.
Issue
Whether the Executive Branch, through the U.S. Agency for Global Media, has constitutional and statutory authority to freeze congressionally appropriated funds and terminate a grant to Radio Free Asia without Congressional approval.
Rule
The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 prohibits the President from withholding appropriated funds without Congressional authorization. Congress retains the power of the purse under Article I of the Constitution, and executive agencies may only exercise authority expressly or implicitly delegated by Congress.
Analysis
Radio Free Asia received funds through a congressionally appropriated USAGM grant. The Trump administration's decision to freeze those funds and terminate RFA's grant constitutes a potential impoundment of appropriated funds without Congressional approval, raising questions about whether USAGM possessed statutory authority to take such action.
Conclusion
The case remains active in D.C. District Court under Judge Royce C. Lamberth. The resolution will determine whether the executive freeze and grant termination violated the Impoundment Control Act or exceeded USAGM's delegated authority.
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