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Widakuswara v. Lake (Injunction, 2025 Apr)

No. 25-5144 Circuit · Active Active
Court
D.C. Cir.
cadc
Filed
Apr 24, 2025
Filed (CL)
Apr 24, 2025
CL Status
active

Case Overview

The government appealed Judge Lamberth's preliminary injunction preventing the government from dismantling the Voice of America.


The Application

History

The district court found sufficient grounds for the preliminary injunction, indicating likely success on a statutory or constitutional theory protecting VOA's independence, combined with irreparable harm to journalistic independence and the public interest in maintaining an independent federal broadcaster.

The Conclusion

The preliminary injunction preventing VOA's dismantling remains in effect; the government has appealed to the DC Circuit, challenging the legal basis for the lower court's order.

Federal Court TMR-79bb0f3e VOA Dismantling <br> Appeal of 1:25-cv-01015; 00966; 00887 Jul 11, 2026
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