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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 articles discuss the appeals court's decisions regarding the Trump administration's federal workforce downsizing.
  • Both articles maintain a neutral tone, focusing on legal arguments and implications rather than expressing strong opinions.
  • The ongoing legal battle highlights the complexities of presidential powers and workforce management in the federal government.

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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."

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The court's decision is based on the belief that the Trump administration's executive order for downsizing exceeds presidential powers and requires congressional authorization. The judge noted that presidents can make large-scale overhauls of federal agencies, but only with the cooperation of Congress.

The ruling affects numerous federal agencies, including the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Treasury, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs, as well as other organizations such as AmeriCorps, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the General Services Administration.

The case may eventually reach the Supreme Court as the administration seeks to overturn the ruling. The Justice Department has previously appealed similar rulings to the Supreme Court.

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