Archive · 20 May 2025
Judge Blocks Trump Admin from Closing US Peace Institute
Imagine a peace-focused organization called USIP, created by Congress.
The government, led by someone in charge of a department called DOGE, tried to take over USIP.
A judge looked at this and said it was wrong and illegal.
The judge explained that the President can't just get rid of the leaders of USIP.
The judge also said that what the President did was against the law.
The government now has a month to appeal the judge's decision, or they will have to reverse the takeover.
A judge barred the Trump administration from closing the US Institute of Peace (USIP).
Judge Howell ruled the DOGE's takeover of USIP "illegal".
The judge cited the independence of the USIP as reason for the ruling.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit were USIP's acting president and former board members.
The White House called the judge "rogue" and defended its actions.
- Who
- US federal judge Beryl Howell, President Trump, DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), USIP
- What
- Judge Howell barred the Trump administration from closing the US Institute of Peace, calling its takeover by DOGE "illegal".
- When
- The ruling was made on Monday, with the takeover occurring in March. The federal government has 30 days to appeal.
- Where
- United States Institute of Peace (USIP) headquarters
- Why
- Judge Howell ruled the takeover "illegal" and cited the institute's independence and the lack of authority for the president's actions.
Judge Howell/Plaintiffs
Trump Administration/White House
USIP's Purpose
Judge Howell/Plaintiffs
The takeover was illegal, and the institute should remain independent.
Trump Administration/White House
USIP is a "failed, useless entity" and should be reduced.
- Organization Involved
- United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
- Government Department
- DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency)
- Judge
- Beryl Howell
- Ruling
- Takeover by DOGE "illegal"
- Plaintiffs
- USIP's acting president and CEO, George Moose, and former board members
- White House Stance
- USIP is a "failed, useless entity"