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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Directive to Fire Federal Employees

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By Web Desk Published February 28, 2025 3 Min Read
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US District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco, US President Donald Trump. Photo Credits: @BmbEmpower (X)
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US District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with the mass firings of thousands of federal employees.

The decision comes amid efforts led by Republican President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to reduce the federal bureaucracy as part of a broader initiative to cut government spending.

During a hearing, Judge Alsup stated that the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) does not possess the authority to mandate federal agencies to dismiss workers, including those in probationary periods who generally have less than a year of experience. The judge’s decision was influenced by concerns over the potential widespread harm the firings could cause various government functions.

The Office of Personnel Management "does not have any authority whatsoever, under any statute in the history of the universe,” to hire or fire any employees but its own, U.S. District Judge William Alsup said. https://t.co/fVM1YYiqec

— PBS News (@NewsHour) February 28, 2025

The administration’s plan, which includes the potential termination of 5,400 probationary employees at the Defense Department alone, has faced fierce opposition from Democrats, unions, and federal workers. These groups argue that the job cuts are illegal and threaten essential government services. Agencies like NOAA and the IRS have also reported significant workforce concerns in response to the controversy.

Judge William Alsup, appointed by Bill Clinton, literally just ordered the president of the United States to rescind his order directing the mass firing of federal workers.

How are rulings like these not TREASON???

The President has the power & right to fire anyone who works… pic.twitter.com/lTYg28kbQR

— George (@BehizyTweets) February 28, 2025

Judge Alsup’s order requires OPM to rescind directives instructing agencies to identify and terminate non-mission-critical probationary employees. He highlighted these employees’ critical role in renewing and functioning government operations. The White House and the Department of Justice have yet to respond to the ruling, drawing attention to the administration’s aggressive workforce reduction strategies.

The mass firings have begun affecting services across various sectors, including national parks, scientific research, and veterans’ services. The judge noted that such actions could debilitate essential public services and undermine federal operational capabilities.

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