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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PBS NewsHour·22d· "…The temporary restraining order directs numerous federal agencies to halt acting on the president’s workforce executive order signed in February and a subsequent memo issued by the Department of Government Efficiency and the Office of Personnel Management."
MSNBC·22d· "…The Trump administration has sought to dramatically restructure the federal government, largely through Musk’s DOGE."
The Guardian·22d· "…The ruling is the broadest of its kind against the government overhaul that has been led by Elon Musk, the world’s richest person who is also the chief executive officer of electric vehicle maker Tesla."
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