No Executive Authority to Dismantle USIP: The administration and DOGE do not have the right to remove members of USIP’s multi-member, politically balanced board without complying with the board removal provisions in the USIP Act. It is that unlawful action that has paved the way for the dismantling of USIP—including removing USIP’s president, transferring USIP’s funds and privately owned building to the General Services Administration (GSA), firing of almost all USIP staff, and immediately stopping USIP’s programs in the US and around the world. 

What We’re Asking For: No court has held that a Congressionally established, independent nonprofit with zero executive power is part of the Executive Branch. Therefore, we are asking the court to declare that the defendants’ actions against USIP are unlawful and that the duly appointed leadership of USIP must be allowed to control the organization. 

USIP’s Demonstrated Value: USIP works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve conflict around the world through research, training, and peacebuilding efforts in conflict zones. It provides analysis, education, and resources to those working for peace. USIP is grounded in core American values and, as part of its chartered mission, demonstrates the American people’s commitment to peace. Independent of the Executive Branch and any partisan agenda, USIP has the latitude necessary for sustained focus on the long, hard tasks of conflict resolution.