Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle USAID challenged by federal court ruling: What it means for US agencies

A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are likely unconstitutional. On March 18, 2025, Judge Theodore D. Chuang ordered the White House to restore access for former USAID employees and allow the agency to return to its headquarters. The ruling challenges Musk's control over the Department of Government Efficiency, potentially halting further reductions in USAID's operations. The administration plans to appeal the decision.