Amir Ali
Amir Ali is a U.S. District Court judge who recently made headlines by ordering the Trump administration to temporarily lift its freeze on foreign aid funding. His ruling came in response to a lawsuit from health organizations that rely on U.S. funding for their programs abroad, highlighting the judicial system's role in overseeing government actions and ensuring adherence to legal standards.
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The justices for now granted the Justice Department’s request to block Washington-based U.S. District Judge Amir Ali’s order that had directed the administration to promptly take steps to spend the aid at issue in the dispute.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump, allows government to withhold $4-billion in foreign aid
Canada· 2025-09-28
U.S. District Judge Amir Ali’s order had directed the administration to promptly take steps to spend the aid at issue in the dispute.
US Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid
Guyana· 2025-09-27US district judge Amir Ali ruled that Trump’s action was likely illegal.
US supreme court allows Trump to withhold nearly $5bn in foreign aid | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-09-27
District Judge Amir Ali said at the time that the administration’s decision to hold the aid was likely illegal.
Trump foreign aid block upheld by Supreme Court in 6-3 split ruling
United States· 2025-09-26
US District Judge Amir Ali ruled for the groups, stating that Trump's effort usurps Congress's authority.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by CongressUnited States· 2025-09-26
Dr. Amir Ali is a lecturer in artificial intelligence and robotics and the principal investigator of the study.
الذكاء الاصطناعي يدعم تشخيص التوحد
United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-20
An 11-year-old boy named Amir Ali was killed by a stray dog while playing with his friends.
نقشه مهار ماشه در دست ایران | افزایش ۳۵کیلومتری شبکه مترو | دلبری فرنگی
Iran· 2025-09-20
US District Judge Amir Ali ruled that the Trump administration can’t withhold foreign aid money without congressional approval.
Chief Justice Roberts temporarily allows Trump to pause billions in foreign aidUnited States· 2025-09-09Last week, Judge Amir Ali ruled the US government had to spend the allocated money unless Congress voted to approve the Trump administration's request.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow billions in foreign aid cutsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-08
US District Judge Amir Ali ruled late Wednesday that the administration can’t withhold the money without congressional approval.
Trump urges Supreme Court to revisit fight over billions in foreign aidUnited States· 2025-09-08Federal Judge Amir Ali ruled that the administration's refusal to spend funds likely violates U.S. legislation.
Суд зобов’язав адміністрацію Трампа витрачати мільярди доларів на міжнародну допомогу
Ukraine· 2025-09-06
Amir Ali is a federal judge who ruled against the Trump administration's decision to cut foreign aid.
القضاء الأميركي يمنع إدارة ترامب من خفض المساعدات الخارجيةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-09-04US District Judge Amir Ali in Washington ruled Wednesday that the Republican administration’s decision to withhold the funding was likely illegal.
Judge orders Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid approved by Congress | News
Jamaica· 2025-09-04Amir Ali is a policeman deployed at the relief camp who oversees the evacuation of residents from flooded villages.
Situationer: Torn between preserving life and livelihood
Pakistan· 2025-09-01
Amir Ali is a policeman deployed at the relief camp who oversees the evacuation of residents from flooded villages.
Situationer: Torn between preserving life and livelihoodPakistan· 2025-09-01Judge Amir Ali had previously blocked the Trump administration from implementing the freeze.
Appeals court keeps alive challenge to Trump’s effort to cancel billions in foreign aidUnited States· 2025-08-29
U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ordered the Trump administration to resume payments on billions of dollars in funding for USAID projects.
Trump admin asks SCOTUS to continue freeze on billions in USAID paymentsUnited States· 2025-08-28
Judge Amir Ali issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Trump administration from suspending foreign aid funds.
Corte en Estados Unidos da luz verde a recorte de ayuda exterior de Trump
Costa Rica· 2025-08-14Judge Amir Ali issued an order preventing Trump's administration from halting funding for programs approved by Congress.
Americká vláda môže pokračovať v škrtoch zahraničnej pomoci
Slovakia· 2025-08-14
US District Judge Amir Ali’s injunction took effect while the legal fight went forward.
Trump can cut billions in foreign aid funds approved by Congress, appeals court rules
New Zealand· 2025-08-13
District Judge Amir Ali issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Trump administration from suspending the foreign aid funds.
2-1 judgment: Appeals court allows Trump admin to cut billions in foreign aid; overturns lower court ruling
India· 2025-08-13
US District Judge Amir Ali grappled with an effort to force the Trump administration to provide American Sign Language interpreters at White House press briefings.
Judge weighs push to require ASL interpreters at White House briefingsUnited States· 2025-07-02
Amir Ali is involved in preparing for the mourning ceremonies of Muharram, emphasizing the significance of this year's observance due to the recent sacrifices.
ایران در دو عزای امام حسین (ع) و شهدای جنگ | وضعیت کوچه و خیابانهای تهران در محرم امسالIran· 2025-06-27
Amir Ali wrote an article discussing the lessons Sri Lanka can learn from China.
Sunday Lankadeepa
Sri Lanka· 2025-06-15
U.S. District Judge Amir Ali dismissed a lawsuit from the Democratic National Committee.
Federal judge dismisses DNC's FEC lawsuit, in a win for TrumpUnited States· 2025-06-04
US District Court Judge Amir Ali ordered the disbursement of funds while litigation proceeded.
‘Only this Court’: How Trump is begging the Supreme Court to approve his agendaUnited States· 2025-04-01
Judge Amir Ali is one of the judges who ordered the Trump administration to halt certain actions.
Some judges blocking Trump managed to get bipartisan support in the SenateUnited States· 2025-03-29
Judge Amir Ali ordered the administration to release frozen payments to USAID contractors.
US judge finds Elon Musk's USAID cuts likely unconstitutional
Tanzania· 2025-03-19
Judge Amir Ali ordered the administration to release frozen payments to USAID contractors.
US judge orders Musk to stop making more cuts in USAID - WorldPakistan· 2025-03-19U.S. District Court Judge Amir Ali said in the ruling that the Trump administration likely exceeded its constitutional authority.
Federal judge finds Musk, DOGE likely acted unconstitutionally in closing USAIDUnited States· 2025-03-18