U.S.-Funded News Organizations Defy Trump and Continue Reporting ...Middle East

Last week, President Trump signed an executive order to destroy the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The next day, virtually the entire staff at Voice of America was fired, as they are considered federal employees. But other international broadcasters funded by the United States operate as nonprofits that rely on federal grants—and they’re fighting back.

“Our pro bono legal team is prepared to take all necessary steps to ensure that RFE/RL continues its Congressionally authorized mission,” wrote Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Board Chair Lisa Curtis on LinkedIn.

Here are four reasons it’s illegal for USAGM to deny appropriated funds to RFE/RL.It violates the statute governing RFE/RL.

2. It violates Congressional appropriations laws.

4. Finally the grant termination itself is unlawful.

Leaders of the outlets said programming is set to continue until further notice.

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