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The delay in disbursement has forced the news organization, which relies almost exclusively on congressional funding, to furlough some of its staff and cut parts of its programming.
Voice of America journalists had argued in a lawsuit that the administration’s actions violated their First Amendment rights.
The judge’s temporary restraining order will allow the federally funded broadcaster to stay open at least until March 28.
For four decades, a U.S.-financed broadcaster provoked the ire of the communist government in Cuba. President Trump dismantled it in a matter of days.
The order targeting the agencies, largely obscure entities that address issues like labor mediation and homelessness prevention, appeared to test the bounds of the president’s power.
L. Brent Bozell III, once a critic of President Trump, now runs an organization that criticizes the media for perceived bias against Republicans, particularly Mr. Trump.