A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary order preventing the Trump administration from dismissing federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown. The decision comes after unions and labor groups argued that terminating workers while government operations are halted would cause “irreparable harm” to thousands of employees and their families.
The ruling temporarily shields affected federal workers from potential job losses while the broader legal challenge continues. It also underscores the growing tension between federal agencies and employee unions over labor rights during government shutdowns, which have already disrupted key public services.
The Trump administration has yet to comment on whether it will appeal the order.