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AFGE v. Trump (AFGE dismiss 2025)

No. 25-5290 Circuit · Active Active
Court
D.C. Cir.
cadc
Argued
Apr 23, 2026
Filed
Aug 11, 2025
Filed (CL)
Aug 11, 2025
CL Status
active

Case Overview

The American Federation of Government Employees appealed Judge Nichols's order granting the government's motion to dismiss AFGE's suit challenging the actions taken by the Trump administration to dismantle USAID.


The Application

History

AFGE, representing federal employees working at or affected by USAID, asserts injury through the agency's dismantling and appeals Judge Nichols's grant of the government's motion to dismiss, challenging the trial court's finding that AFGE failed to state a plausible claim under applicable administrative or constitutional law.

The Conclusion

The DC Circuit is reviewing whether AFGE's appeal succeeds in reversing the dismissal or whether the trial court's ruling stands, potentially determining the justiciability of challenges to the USAID dismantling.

Federal Court TMR-5941ea67 USAID Dismantling <br> Appeal of 1:25-cv-00352 May 18, 2026
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