U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled against the Trump administration's mass firings of federal employees, describing the terminations as both unlawful and a sham. His decision mandates the reinstatement of many probationary employees, marking a significant legal pushback against the administration's efforts to diminish the federal workforce. Alsup's ruling raises concerns about the integrity of performance evaluations used as justification for the firings. He also criticized the Department of Justice for its lack of transparency and willingness to allow cross-examination, casting doubt on their claims.
U.S. District Judge William Alsup ordered the reinstatement of probationary federal employees, declaring the mass firings unlawful and a 'sham' by the Trump administration.
Alsup expressed disappointment over the unjust terminations, stating it's sad when the government claims firings are performance-based when they are not.
The ruling by Alsup marks a significant rejection of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce and is expected to be appealed.
Alsup criticized the Department of Justice's reluctance to allow cross-examination during the hearings, indicating a lack of transparency in their defense.
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