Judge orders Trump admin to reinstate probationary workers fired in mass layoffs
A federal judge has made a significant ruling against the Trump administration, ordering them to reinstate probationary workers who were recently fired from six different agencies, including the Department of Defense. U.S. District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco issued the order during a federal court hearing in response to a lawsuit filed by labor unions and other groups challenging the mass terminations directed by the Office of Personnel Management. The plaintiffs argued that the firings violated the Administrative Procedure Act and congressional laws governing agency hiring and firing practices.
The judge’s decision comes after he previously ruled that the OPM did not have the authority to terminate workers, including probationary employees who typically have less than a year of civil service experience. The affected agencies included the Department of Defense, Agriculture, Energy, Interior, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs.
During the hearing, Judge Alsup expressed frustration with the government’s actions, calling it “a sham” multiple times. He criticized the absence of OPM representatives at the hearing, stating that it hindered the pursuit of truth in the matter.
According to reports, the number of terminated workers is in the thousands, indicating the scale of the mass firings conducted by the Trump administration. The administration is expected to appeal the judge’s ruling, setting the stage for further legal proceedings in the case.
In response to the firings, a blue state has offered to hire the fired federal workers, demonstrating solidarity and support for those affected by the mass terminations. The ongoing legal battle between the government and the labor unions underscores the importance of upholding fair and lawful employment practices within federal agencies.
As this story continues to develop, updates will be provided to track the progress of the legal proceedings and the reinstatement of the affected workers. Stay tuned for the latest developments in this case.
This article was written by Greg Norman, a reporter at Fox News Digital, and will be updated as new information becomes available.
