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Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Plan for Major Layoffs in Government Agencies
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s initiative to restructure various federal agencies and terminate tens of thousands of employees. The decision comes after a lawsuit filed on April 28 by a coalition of unions, non-profits, and local governments claimed that the overhaul lacked proper authorization from Congress.
On Friday, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston issued a 14-day pause on the planned layoffs. She ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, stating that while the President holds the authority to reorganize federal agencies, he must do so through legitimate and lawful means, which require Congressional approval.
Judge’s Ruling on Presidential Authority
In her ruling, Judge Illston emphasized that the President can pursue changes within the executive branch, but only
