Judge Deems Mass Firings of Federal Workers Unlawful
Summary
In a significant ruling, a federal judge deemed the mass firings of probationary federal employees ordered by the Trump administration unlawful, directing the Office of Personnel Management to inform agencies it lacked authority for such sweeping terminations, delivering a victory for labor unions and nonprofits challenging the administration's efforts to drastically shrink the federal workforce.
Key Points
- A federal judge ruled that the mass firings of probationary federal employees were likely unlawful.
- The judge ordered the Office of Personnel Management to inform certain agencies that it had no authority to order the firings.
- Labor unions and nonprofits filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's efforts to vastly shrink the federal workforce.