RFE/RL, Inc. v. U.S. Agency for Global Media
Case Overview
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sued the Trump administration following USAGM's refusal to disburse congressionally appropriated funds to RFE/RL.
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The Application
RFE/RL challenges USAGM's refusal to disburse appropriated funds, arguing the freeze exceeds executive authority and violates statutory requirements that appropriated funds be obligated and spent.
The Conclusion
The case remains active before Judge Lamberth; resolution depends on whether the executive action to freeze funds exceeds constitutional and statutory constraints on spending power.
Case Analysis
Overview
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sued the Trump administration following USAGM's refusal to disburse congressionally appropriated funds to RFE/RL.
Issue
Whether the Trump administration's direction to USAGM to freeze RFE/RL's congressionally appropriated funds violates the Appropriations Clause or the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Rule
Congress controls the power of the purse under the Appropriations Clause; the Impoundment Control Act prohibits the President from unilaterally withholding or deferring funds appropriated by Congress without express statutory authority.
Analysis
RFE/RL challenges USAGM's refusal to disburse appropriated funds, arguing the freeze exceeds executive authority and violates statutory requirements that appropriated funds be obligated and spent.
Conclusion
The case remains active before Judge Lamberth; resolution depends on whether the executive action to freeze funds exceeds constitutional and statutory constraints on spending power.
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