The court suspended Trump’s attempt to eliminate » america’s voice »
Voice of America’s headquarters in Washington, Photo: Kyodo News Via Getty Images
The federal judge suspended the attempts of Donald Trump’s administration aimed at eliminating the Voice of America.
Source: ”European Truth« With reference to The New York Times
Details: Judge Jay Paul Etken of the US District Court on Manhattanus made a decision during the hearing on the lawsuit, submitted by journalists « Voice of America » and their trade unions.
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The claim states that the actions of the administration, in particular, the departure of hundreds of journalists of the organization for paid leave, violate the rights of journalists, provided for by the first amendment to the Constitution. The validity of the temporary prohibition of the court is 21 days.
A separate claim filed by the director of Voice of America Michael Abramovitsa is also under consideration of the court.
« It is a decisive victory for the freedom of the press and the first amendment, as well as the sharp reproach of the administration, which demonstrated complete disregard for the principles that determine our democracy, » the lawyer of journalists who filed a lawsuit said.
Founded in 1942, Voice of America is considered a key component of American « soft power » aimed at promoting democracy abroad.
Since his return to office, Trump has crossed many limits to the numerous attempts to undermine the US media. White House forbidden to journalists Associated Press To attend certain measures and began to select the media that can participate in a press-pool that covers presidential events. Trump and his allies have also sued several news agencies.
Earlier this week Federal Judge in Washington temporarily blocked a similar attempt Trump administration to close « Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty » is another government -funded broadcasket.
