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