A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's directive for mass firings of probationary federal employees, arguing that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) does not have the authority to enforce such job terminations. The ruling came in response to concerns over the widespread harm these firings could cause to essential government services, including national parks and veteran support. Although the Department of Defense remains unregulated by the lawsuit, the overall impact underscores the significance of probationary employees in the federal workforce.
The US Office of Personnel Management was deemed to lack the authority to order mass firings of probationary federal employees, prompting a vital injunction.
Judge Alsup emphasized the detrimental impact of mass firings on vital government functions, including national parks and services for veterans.
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