Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Fire InterAmerican Foundation Leaders

Several Latin American-based nonprofits sued, saying the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it fired IAF’s entire board. 

The E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse in Washington on Feb. 19, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—A federal judge in Washington blocked President Donald Trump’s administration on April 4 from firing the leadership of the InterAmerican Foundation (IAF) and canceling most of its grant contracts.

U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan delivered her ruling after an April 2 hearing that covered requests for injunctions in two lawsuits—one on behalf of the foundation’s president, Sara Aviel, and the other brought by a group of Latin American-based nonprofits.