Federal Judge Voiding Layoffs After Ruling Kari Lake Unlawful Media Agency Oversight
March 8, 2026 • Google News World
A US federal judge has ruled that Kari Lake unlawfully ran the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which operates several international news organizations, including Voice of America. The decision voids the agency’s recent layoffs.
According to court documents, Judge [Judge’s Name] found that Kari Lake did not have the authority to act as CEO of USAGM during her tenure. As a result, the judge has declared that all actions taken by Lake in this capacity are unlawful and must be reversed.
The decision affects Voice of America, which is one of the agencies under the umbrella of USAGM. The layoffs announced by the agency were previously confirmed to have been carried out without proper authority.
Kari Lake’s tenure as acting CEO of USAGM was deemed improper by the court. As a result, all actions taken during this period are now void.
The ruling has significant implications for the international news landscape and the operations of Voice of America. The agency will need to reassess its organizational structure and procedures in light of this decision.
Further information on the specifics of the case is not available at this time.
Source: Google News World