Two federal judges have ordered the reinstatement of probationary federal employees terminated under President Trump’s administration. U.S. District Judge William Alsup labeled the layoffs a "sham" and criticized the administration's justification of poor performance as misleading. His ruling impacts over 24,000 workers across six agencies, while Judge James Bredar's order affects employees from eighteen agencies. The Trump administration plans to challenge these decisions, claiming the orders infringe executive authority. Accusations of judicial activism have been repeated by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, as the administration continues its push for restructuring within the federal workforce.