The article discusses the growing tension between the federal government and state attorneys general, particularly in blue states, regarding executive overreach by Donald Trump's administration. As Democratic leaders in Congress struggle to challenge Trump's actions, state AGs are stepping in. Notably, a federal judge ordered the reinstatement of thousands of federally fired workers, indicating procedural violations. This legal action, led by state attorneys general, highlights the increasing role of states in countering federal actions that they perceive as harmful.
The sheer number of employees that were terminated in a matter of days belies any argument that these terminations were due to the employees' individual unsatisfactory performance or conduct.
Democratic attorneys general in 20 states see an opportunity to enforce federal laws against the federal government, achieving some success in recent legal challenges.
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