This is because, after being founded by John F. Kennedy in 1961, USAid was formally recognized as an autonomous agency by Congress in 1998.
According to Just Security, “Congressional monitoring and litigation are unavoidable, but it’s unclear how successful they will be in the short term at halting .
The most detrimental effects on USAID’s projects and its staff. “At the very least, expect to see suits brought by USAID program beneficiaries,
Challenges to the impoundment act, and more. The specifics of the E.O. will determine how specific challenges to the action unfold.”