The Trump administration has faced a temporary setback in its efforts to reduce the federal workforce through mass firings, following a federal judge's ruling labeling the actions 'likely illegal.' Judge Susan Illston’s order imposes a two-week hold on these reductions across multiple agencies, indicating that the executive orders behind them, issued by Trump, may overstep presidential authority. The unions that filed the lawsuit argue that the drastic workforce cuts require legal backing from Congress, which was not obtained, thus questioning the legitimacy of Trump's approach to governance in this area.
Judge Susan Illston issued a temporary restraining order halting the Trump administration’s mass firing of government employees, deeming it ‘likely illegal’ and requiring evidence of legal compliance.
The lawsuit asserts that Trump’s executive order for workforce reductions exceeds presidential authority, necessitating Congressional approval, which was not sought.
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