U.S. District Judge George O'Toole Jr. recently issued a temporary injunction against President Trump's deferred resignation program aimed at federal workers. This ruling arrives just before their application deadline, extending it until a court hearing next week. Over 40,000 federal employees have shown interest in leaving for compensation, as announced by White House Press Secretary Karoline Levitt. The plan, led by Elon Musk, reflects efforts to reshape the federal government, but faces backlash from unions fearing adverse impacts on the workforce.
The ruling came hours before the midnight deadline for them to apply for the deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O'Toole Jr. directed the administration to extend that deadline until after a court hearing.
At the White House, press secretary Karoline Levitt said more than 40,000 federal workers have applied to leave in return for being paid until Sept. 30.
The deferred resignation program was orchestrated by Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur who is serving as a top adviser to Trump.
Democrats and unions warn that workers could be stiffed by the administration's push for buyouts, viewing it as a tactic to weaken the federal workforce.
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