Judge Limits Scope of Federal Worker Reinstatements in Trump Administration Termination Dispute

A federal judge ruled that mass terminations violated procedural requirements, reinstating employees in 19 states and Washington, D.C., while broader legal battles continue.

• U.S. District Judge James Bredar upheld his earlier ruling that the Trump administration violated reduction-in-force (RIF) procedures in firing 24,500 probationary federal employees.
• The new injunction reinstates workers in 19 states and Washington, D.C., but no longer applies nationwide, citing limits on the court's authority.
• The ruling impacts employees across 18 federal agencies, including Defense, Homeland Security, and Education, among others.
• The Trump administration has appealed the decision, arguing the firings were lawful and within executive authority, with further litigation ongoing.
• The Supreme Court is expected to address a related case involving 16,000 terminated federal employees, with a decision anticipated soon.

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