US judge blocks Trump’s plan to lay off thousands of government workers
Summary
A federal judge in California has blocked President Trump's administration from proceeding with mass layoffs of federal workers during the government shutdown, responding to unions' claims that the layoffs are illegal.
Key Points
- A federal judge in California ordered a halt to mass layoffs of federal workers during the government shutdown.
- The judge granted a request from two unions to block layoffs at over 30 federal agencies while legal claims proceed.
- The judge cited political motivations for the layoffs, stating they are unlawful.
- The administration must provide details of any actual or imminent layoffs and steps to comply with the ruling by Friday.
