Steve HermanA federal district court judge rules USAGM (including its "special adviser" Kari Lake) acted unlawfully in shutting down the Voice of America. https://democracyforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/98-Op-on-PI.pdf
“This decision is a powerful affirmation of the role that independent journalism plays in advancing democracy and countering disinformation." - Tom Yazdgerdi, president of the American Foreign Service Association.
“We are gratified by today’s ruling. This is another step in the process to restore VOA to full operation.” said Government Accountability Project Senior Counsel David Seide.
“Today’s ruling is a victory for the rule of law, for press freedom and journalistic integrity, and for democracy worldwide." - AFGE National President Everett Kelley.
"Journalists hold power to account and that includes the Trump administration." - NewsGuild-CWA President Jon Schleuss.
“Today’s ruling marks a significant victory for press freedom and for the dedicated women and men who bring it to life—our clients, the journalists, executives, and staff of Voice of America." - Andrew G. Celli, Jr., founding Partner, Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel LLP
Here's how CBS News is reporting the federal judge's decision against USAGM which shut down VOA: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-judge-trump-order-voice-of-america/
Federal judge orders Trump administration to rehire all Voice of America and Radio Free Asia staff
Last month, the Trump administration placed Voice of America contractors and employees on leave.
"The defendants are likely in direct violation of numerous federal laws." - US District Court Judge Royce Lamberth in his ruling for the plaintiffs in Widakusawara (VOA) v. Lake (USAGM)
Alan Kotok@w7voa ... Mazel tov Steve, Patsy, et al.
SueDiOh@w7voa This is great news!
Kevin RussellIs this story why CBS censored them so much that prominent producer quit because he no longer had freedom to make his own stories?
Is this what killed 60 Minutes?
#cbs #sixtyMinutes #60minutes #coup #Musk #trafficConeOfMadness
7sleepersmusic@w7voa Will be keeping an eye on your long-dormant website! https://www.voanews.com
