Statement by plaintiffs in Widakuswara v. Lake
Plaintiffs call ruling a 'powerful step' to undo 'damage' inflicted by Kari Lake
By Patsy Widakuswara, Jessica Jerreat and Kate Neeper
March 7, 2026
We feel vindicated and deeply grateful. The judge’s ruling that Kari Lake’s actions shall have no force or effect is a powerful step toward undoing the damage she has inflicted on this American institution that we love. Even as we work through what this ruling means for colleagues harmed by her actions, it brings renewed hope and momentum to the next phase of our fight: restoring VOA’s global operations and ensuring we continue to produce journalism, not propaganda.
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