Radio Free Asia v. USA
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Overview
Overview
The government appealed Judge Lamberth's preliminary injunction preventing the government from dismantling Radio Free Asia.
The Issue
Issue
Whether the government demonstrated sufficient likelihood of success on the merits and satisfied the preliminary injunction standard to overturn Judge Lamberth's order preventing dismantling of the Radio Free Asia.
The Rules
Rule
A preliminary injunction must satisfy four factors: (1) likelihood of success on the merits, (2) irreparable harm absent the injunction, (3) balance of equities favoring the plaintiff, and (4) that the injunction serves the public interest. An appellate court reviews the legal conclusions underlying these findings de novo.
The Application
Analysis
Judge Lamberth found sufficient grounds to enjoin the government's proposed dismantling of Radio Free Asia, implying the court credited the plaintiff's likelihood of success on the merits and found the balance of equities and public interest factors weighed in favor of maintaining the injunction pending resolution of the underlying claims.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The D.C. Circuit is reviewing the government's appeal. Oral argument was held September 22, 2025 (Henderson, Wilkins, Katsas). A per curiam merits order was entered June 8, 2026; the injunction protecting Radio Free Asia remains in effect pending appellate resolution.
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