The Supreme Court ordered the White House to unfreeze $2 billion in payments to foreign aid organizations for work already performed.
The 5-4 decision upheld a lower court order, and directed the case back to the district court to clarify any additional details on payment.
Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh dissented, with Alito writing that a district-court judge shouldn’t have “the unchecked power to compel the government.”
Administration officials are expected to appear in court today to discuss plausible repayment schedules.
Note: Don’t read too much into this. There is difference between completed work and work not started. The Bible’s teachings on integrity in work and compensation provide a framework for ethical conduct in professional life. By adhering to principles of honesty, fairness, and diligence, individuals can honor God in their work and contribute to a just and equitable society.
Leviticus 19:13 commands, “You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand.” This directive reinforces the principle of timely and fair payment, reflecting God’s justice and care for all individuals.