A federal judge in Massachusetts has indefinitely paused President Trump's buyout plan aimed at federal workers following a lawsuit by labor unions. The plan, which offered over 2 million government employees an opportunity to resign while retaining benefits, is under scrutiny for its legality. On Monday, Judge George O'Toole Jr. extended the delay after a court hearing, stating that the plan cannot be implemented until he issues a ruling. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management confirmed the deadline for acceptance was extended in compliance with the court order.
US District Judge George O'Toole Jr. said Monday that he was extending his delay on the Trump administration's buyout deal until he issues a further ruling that could block the plan.
In compliance with the court order, the deadline for federal employees to accept the deferred resignation program is being extended to Monday, February 10, at 11:59pm ET.
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