Voice of America staff sue Trump administration for shutting down network

NPR · David Folkenflik · last updated March 23, 2025 – 2:43 AM

Six Voice of America journalists sued Kari Lake and the Trump administration on Friday, alleging their moves to shut down the U.S.-funded network were unlawful and unconstitutional.

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