Federal judge appears skeptical Trump administration's probationary firings were for performance
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A federal judge expressed skepticism regarding the Trump administration's mass firings of probationary federal workers, suggesting they might not be job-related as claimed. During a hearing, nearly 20 states petitioned for a restraining order against further firings, arguing that the administration bypassed legal protocols for large-scale layoffs. The judge emphasized the necessity of following the law in termination processes, highlighting the potential financial repercussions for states and the overall legality of the firings. The Trump administration contends that such firings target inefficiencies and wrongdoing within a bloated federal workforce.
The dismissals appeared to be part of a larger goal, raising questions about the legality and process behind the mass firings under the Trump administration.
U.S. District Judge James Bredar pointed out that if the government decides to terminate employees, they must follow legal procedures outlined for large-scale layoffs.
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