Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court to Block Judge's Order Rehiring Fired Federal Workers

The Department of Justice argues that the order infringes on executive authority, escalating a legal battle over workforce downsizing and separation of powers.

The Trump administration has formally requested the Supreme Court to block a federal judge's order to rehire thousands of terminated probationary employees across six federal agencies.
U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled on March 13, 2025, that the firings violated procedural requirements and labeled the administration's justification as a 'sham' strategy to reduce the federal workforce.
The Department of Justice contends that the judge's order oversteps judicial authority, describing it as an unconstitutional interference with the executive branch's personnel management powers.
The workforce reduction initiative, part of a broader government restructuring effort led by the Trump administration and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, aims to streamline operations and reduce spending.
The Supreme Court's decision on whether to intervene in the case could have significant implications for the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches.