A federal judge has mandated six federal agencies to reinstate probationary employees who were fired in the Trump administration's push to reduce the workforce. Judge William Alsup ruled that the Office of Personnel Management unlawfully directed these layoffs, rejecting claims they were mere recommendations. This preliminary injunction affects the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Treasury, with potential extension to other agencies. The Justice Department plans to appeal the ruling, which has been positively received by multiple local governments advocating for federal workers' rights.
U.S. District Judge William Alsup stated that the Office of Personnel Management unlawfully directed federal agencies to lay off probationary employees, a decision he deemed as a 'sham'.
The judge indicated that the preliminary injunction will have immediate effect, requiring agencies like Veterans Affairs and Defense to reinstate probationary employees who were recently fired.
Santa Clara County Counsel, Tony LoPresti, praised the court's decision, emphasizing that it protects federal employees and the essential services they provide to local governments.
The Justice Department announced its intention to appeal Alsup's ruling to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging the legality of the reinstatement order.
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