Newhouse v. U.S. Agency for Global Media
Overview
Overview
Former Voice of America employees sued the U.S. Agency for Global Media and Voice of America over the Trump Administration’s efforts to close USAGM and VOA.
The Issue
Issue
Whether the President has authority to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media and Voice of America, and whether the executive action complied with statutory procedures and employee protections.
The Rules
Rule
Presidential authority to reorganize or abolish federal agencies is constrained by statutory requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act and agency-specific statutes; agency actions must follow required procedures and cannot unilaterally override congressionally-mandated missions or statutory employee protections.
The Application
Analysis
Former VOA employees challenge executive orders directing USAGM/VOA closure, arguing the President lacked statutory authority to dismantle these congressionally-created agencies without following required administrative procedures and without addressing statutory obligations to broadcast news globally.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The action remains pending in D.C. District Court before Judge Royce C. Lamberth as of the March 23, 2026 filing date, with resolution of the parties' competing claims regarding executive authority and administrative procedure still ongoing.
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