Statement by plaintiffs in Widakuswara v. Lake

Plaintiffs praise judge’s ruling to temporarily suspend layoffs

By Patsy Widakuswara, Jessica Jerreat and Kate Neeper

September 29, 2025

We are extremely gratified by Judge Lamberth’s order suspending the RIF process, which means our termination will not take effect on September 30.

We believe the wholesale silencing of VOA broadcasts and the removal of critical staff and expertise go against what Congress intended. Our colleagues and our lawyers look forward to further proceedings before Judge Lamberth.