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Judge orders Trump administration to restore $12 million for pro-democracy Radio Free Europe | CNN Politics

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to restore $12 million that Congress appropriated for Radio Free Europe, a pro-democracy media outlet at risk of going dark for the first time in 75 years.
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to continue funding Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), a news organization focused on countries where free press is restricted, after a lawsuit claimed that the proposed budget cuts by Congress would violate the First Amendment rights of the organization and its audience. The judge's decision comes amidst ongoing debates about the role and funding of government-supported media outlets, emphasizing the importance of RFE/RL's mission in providing uncensored news to regions like Russia, Iran, and parts of Asia. The ruling ensures that RFE/RL will maintain its operations and continue to serve as a critical source of information for millions globally, pending further legal proceedings.

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