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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Halting Trump Administration's Federal Workforce Downsizing

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that blocks the Trump administration's plans for mass layoffs and restructuring of federal agencies.


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The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Trump administration's request to pause a ruling that halts mass layoffs and restructuring of federal agencies. The court found that the executive order for downsizing exceeds presidential powers and requires congressional authorization. This decision maintains a pause on the administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce, which has already seen significant job losses. The case, brought by labor unions and local governments, may eventually reach the Supreme Court as the administration seeks to overturn the ruling.

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The article discusses a court ruling that halts Trump's mass firings at various agencies.

It emphasizes the legal challenge to Trump's authority without congressional approval.

The tone remains neutral, focusing on the implications of the court's decision.

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Appeals court keeps block on Trump administration's downsizing of the federal workforce
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"…The appeals court found that the downsizing could have significant ripple effects on everything from the nation’s food-safety system to veteran health care, and should stay on hold while a lawsuit plays out."

US Court Won't Lift Judge's Block on Mass Layoffs
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"…The decision by the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means that, for now, the Trump administration cannot proceed with plans to shed tens of thousands of federal jobs and shutter many government offices and programs."

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