- United States
- N.C.
- Letter
Preserve USAID, uphold rule of law against executive overreach
To: Rep. Adams
From: A constituent in Charlotte, NC
February 5
Dozens of USAID's top leaders were placed on immediate leave. Hundreds of support staff were let go, and those remaining were told not only to stop funding development work, but also cut off communication with partner organizations. USAID employees were told to stay home and the agency's website was taken down. Efforts like the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has saved tens of millions from AIDS, are also halted. The reported actions appear to sideline expertise and marginalize a critical tool of American influence. I urge you to push back against these moves that undermine institutional norms and potentially violate legal boundaries.