All articles tagged with #federal layoffs
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Axios
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reverse hundreds of layoffs caused by the government shutdown, ruling that these reductions in force must be rescinded with full back pay, and temporarily pausing further layoffs until January 30, highlighting a legal setback for efforts to reduce the federal workforce.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Federal News Network
A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the reversal of hundreds of layoffs of federal employees that were finalized during the recent government shutdown, citing violations of a stopgap spending bill that prohibited such layoffs until January 30, 2026. The ruling impacts about 680 employees across several agencies and emphasizes the legal obligation to halt these reductions, with ongoing debates about the administration's interpretation of the law.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Federal News Network
A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with layoffs of about 4,000 federal employees during the government shutdown, citing concerns of political retribution and unlawful agency actions, while the case continues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
A federal judge in San Francisco is considering whether to halt the Trump administration's mass layoffs of federal employees during the government shutdown, amid legal challenges and testimonies highlighting the emotional and physical toll on workers, with the administration defending its actions as lawful and necessary.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg Law News
The Trump administration is proceeding with some federal layoffs despite a court order halting shutdown-related dismissals for certain unionized workers, with ongoing legal disputes and plans for more layoffs exceeding 10,000.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
The White House is pushing to fire over 10,000 federal employees amid a government shutdown, but a judge temporarily blocked these layoffs. President Trump also issued an executive order to align agency staffing with administration priorities, amid a significant number of federal workers leaving the workforce this year.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Federal News Network
A U.S. district court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with mass layoffs of federal employees during the government shutdown, citing illegal and excessive reduction-in-force notices sent to thousands of employees, and has ordered agencies to halt further actions related to these layoffs.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing over 4,100 federal workers during the government shutdown, citing concerns that the layoffs appeared politically motivated and were carried out without proper consideration, highlighting the human and legal implications of the shutdown and administrative actions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
A federal judge temporarily blocked mass layoffs of federal workers during the government shutdown, while Trump made unsubstantiated claims about Venezuela's prisons and considered land strikes in Venezuela after lethal boat strikes. The Supreme Court heard a case that could weaken the Voting Rights Act, and the US government remains in a shutdown with ongoing political disputes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
The White House plans to eliminate what President Trump calls 'egregious' Democratic-supported programs during the ongoing government shutdown, which has led to layoffs and budget freezes, as the administration seeks to target specific federal initiatives it opposes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
President Trump announced plans to permanently eliminate what he describes as socialist and semi-communist Democratic programs during a government shutdown, with a focus on restructuring the bureaucracy and reducing federal workforce, including recent layoffs at agencies like the EPA and Department of Health and Human Services.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
During a prolonged government shutdown, the Trump administration has laid off over 4,000 federal employees across seven agencies, affecting services for vulnerable groups such as students with disabilities, homeless individuals, and seniors, with more layoffs expected.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The Trump administration carried out mass layoffs of over 3,500 federal workers across multiple agencies during the government shutdown, citing budget cuts and program prioritization, amid controversy over legality and political motives, with unions challenging the layoffs in court.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
During a government shutdown, hundreds of federal health workers, including those at the CDC and SAMHSA, were laid off or faced job cuts, raising concerns about the impact on public health services and outbreak response, with some layoffs later reversed due to system errors.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Sacramento Bee
During the ongoing government shutdown, the Trump administration conducted layoffs of federal employees in California, particularly within HUD, citing program realignment with administration priorities, despite legal and procedural concerns raised by unions and opposition parties.