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March 31, 2026
Appeals court halts return of Voice of America employees
- A U.S. appeals court has suspended a federal judge's order for the Trump administration to return Voice of America employees to work.
- Over 1,000 employees will remain on administrative leave while the appeals court considers the case, which could take months.
- The original ruling aimed to restore operations at Voice of America, which has been largely shut down since a Trump executive order.
3 Sources
- Appeals court suspends order for Voice of America employees to return to workMar 31, 2026 at 11:28 PM · AP
- Appeals court suspends order for Voice of America employees to return to workMar 31, 2026 at 11:58 PM · ABC News
- Appeals Court Stops V.O.A. Journalists From Quickly ReturningApr 1, 2026 at 3:02 AM · NYT