The president of the U.S. African Development Foundation, one of the federal government’s smallest agencies, .
“[News] reports cannot substitute for ‘specific facts in an affidavit or a verified complaint’ that ‘clearly show that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result,’” Chutkan wrote.
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She added that she would deny the temporary restraining order as “litigants have failed to show imminent harm.” However, “When litigants have identified specific individuals or programs imminently targeted by Defendants, courts have issued appropriately tailored TROs.”
“This really points to the importance of folks who have first hand knowledge speaking out and sharing info about the lawless actions that are occurring throughout the federal government,” Huddleston said.
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Brehm’s lawsuit fits these requirements. It also provides further evidence that DOGE is operating as an unlawful government agency.
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Judge Richard Leon will hold the first hearing on the case on March 11.