A federal judge has ordered the government to reinstate U.S. Agency for International Development systems after ruling that the accelerated shutdown led by Elon Musk likely violated the Constitution. The judge ordered the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Musk, to restore access to electronic systems for all current employees and contractors within 7 days. Musk and DOGE are not allowed to take any action regarding USAID without authorization. The judge also mandated a written agreement ensuring USAID could reoccupy their original headquarters. The ruling came after Musk announced the shutdown in a post, leading to employees being placed on leave and projects being halted, leaving some employees stranded in foreign countries. Former national security officials filed a brief supporting USAID funding, stating that cancelling contracts creates vacuums for China and Russia to exploit. The memo from a former USAID official warned that the decision could lead to preventable deaths. Employees who spoke out were placed on leave. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided. Gary Grumbach and Doha Madani are reporters for NBC News, with Ryan J. Reilly contributing to the story.
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