Federal Judge Extends Ban on Government Employee Layoffs

A San Francisco federal judge has halted the Trump administration's plan to lay off federal workers due to a partial government shutdown. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston extended a temporary order preventing layoffs at nearly 40 agencies, pending the outcome of a legal challenge by federal worker unions.

Federal Judge Extends Ban on Government Employee Layoffs
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In a San Francisco courtroom, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston increased pressure on the Trump administration by extending a ban on federal layoffs.

The ruling comes amid a partial government shutdown, impacting thousands of federal employees.

The temporary order affects nearly 40 federal agencies while unions contest the administration's layoff plans in court.

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