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Patsy Widakuswara v. Kari Lake (VOA appeal, D.C. Cir. 2026)

No. 26-5087 Circuit · Active Active
Court
D.C. Cir.
cadc
Filed
Mar 20, 2026
Filed (CL)
Mar 20, 2026
CL Status
active

Case Overview

The government appealed Judge Lamberth's order granting partial summary judgement which required the reinstatement of USAGM employees and vacated the cessation of U.S. Agency for Global Media broadcasting.


The Application

History

The district court found no genuine dispute that the government failed to comply with statutory requirements governing USAGM operations, granting summary judgment that the cessation of broadcasting was improper and that affected employees must be reinstated.

The Conclusion

Judge Lamberth's order requiring reinstatement of USAGM employees and vacating the cessation of broadcasting is currently on appeal in the DC Circuit; the lower court's judgment remains in effect pending appellate review.

Federal Court TMR-4e563a21 VOA Dismantling <br> Appeal of 1:25-cv-01015; 00887 Jul 11, 2026
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