US judge voids 2025 actions taken by Kari Lake as Voice of America CEO, including job cuts - Reuters
US judge voids 2025 actions taken by Kari Lake as Voice of America CEO, including job cuts Reuters
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"Lake called the decision by U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth “bogus” and said it will be appealed."
— Kari Lake , Executive
"Only the Appointments Clause or the Vacancies Act’s exclusive structure may authorize service as a principal officer, and Lake satisfies the requirements of neither the statute nor the Constitution."
— Royce C. Lamberth , Other
"Judge Lamberth has a pattern of activist rulings — and this case is no different."
— Kari Lake , Executive
"any actions taken by Lake during her asserted tenure as acting CEO between July 31 and November 19, 2025, including but not limited to the August 9 reduction-in-force efforts...are void."
— Royce Lamberth , Other
"An activist judge is trying to stand in the way of those efforts at USAGM."
— Kari Lake , Executive
"We feel vindicated and deeply grateful."
— Patsy Widakuswara , Other
"This case is proof that fighting for press freedom matters."
— Clayton Weimers , Activist
"We will appeal this outrageous ruling from an activist DC District Court Judge."
— Kari Lake , Executive
"The judge’s ruling that Kari Lake’s actions shall have no force or effect is a powerful step toward undoing the damage she has inflicted on this American institution."
— Patsy Widakuswara , Other
Key People
Clayton Weimers is the executive director of Reporters Without Borders' North American branch.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jessica Jerreat is one of the plaintiffs in the case related to Voice of America.
Kari Lake is a former news anchor and politician who served as the CEO of Voice of America.
Kate Neeper is one of the plaintiffs in the case related to Voice of America.
Patsy Widakuswara is the White House bureau chief for Voice of America.
Royce C Lamberth is a US district court judge appointed by Ronald Reagan.
Royce C. Lamberth is a U.S. District Court Judge who ruled against Kari Lake's authority in her position.
Royce Lamberth is a U.S. District Judge known for ruling on cases involving the Trump administration.
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A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's pick to oversee mass layoffs at Voice of America and other government-funded media was unlawfully appointed, rendering the job cuts invalid.
A federal judge ruled that Kari Lake, President Trump's choice to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, did not have legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled the Voice of America.
A federal judge in Washington ruled that Kari Lake unlawfully served as chief executive of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, nullifying many actions she took, including mass layoffs of staff at Voice of America.
A federal judge ruled that Kari Lake's leadership of the U.S. Agency for Global Media violated federal law, invalidating actions she took to cut staff and end many operations at Voice of America.
A federal judge ruled that Kari Lake, appointed by former President Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, did not have legal authority to dismantle Voice of America, invalidating actions including widespread layoffs and contract terminations.
A federal judge ruled that Kari Lake unlawfully led the US Agency for Global Media, nullifying mass layoffs and other actions taken during her tenure.
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