California Judge Halts Trump Administration's Downsizing of Federal Workforce
A California judge issued a temporary restraining order against significant workforce reductions by the Trump administration, highlighting the need for Congressional approval.
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A federal judge in California has stopped much of the Trump administration's downsizing of federal agencies, issuing a temporary restraining order requiring Congressional approval for changes. Judge Susan Illston, in response to lawsuits from unions and cities, highlighted the impact of layoffs and reorganizations in departments like Health and Human Services, which planned to cut 10,000 jobs. The order temporarily suspends the President's executive order from February affecting numerous agencies, emphasizing lawful restructuring must involve Congress. The implications include longer wait times for Social Security and reduced inspection services for farmers, illustrating the order's far-reaching effects.
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The order affects multiple agencies, including the Departments of Energy, Commerce, Health and Human Services, Interior, Labor, State, Treasury, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, DOGE, OMB, OPM, National Labor Relations Board, National Science Foundation, Small Business Administration, Social Security Administration, and AmeriCorps.
Judge Illston's decision is based on the argument that the Trump administration lacks constitutional or statutory authority to reorganize the executive branch without Congressional approval, and the process may circumvent legal procedures.
The halt could lead to stability in government services, potentially preventing increased wait times for services such as Social Security benefits and reduced inspection services for farmers.
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