Federal Judge Intervenes in Trump Administration Layoffs: Thousands of Government Workers Spared for Now In a surprise move, a federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order, halting the Trump administration's plans to lay off thousands of government employees. The move targets workers in several departments, including nearly all employees of the Department of Education's special education division. The decision is seen as a major victory for labor unions and advocates who have been fighting to protect the jobs of these essential workers. The ruling will allow the employees to continue working while the courts consider the legality of the mass layoffs, which were set to take effect immediately.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from laying off thousands of government employees, including nearly all of the workers in the Department of Education’s special ...