Supreme Court Permits Trump-Era Federal Layoffs

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6–3 decision, has lifted a lower court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs and sweeping reorganizations of the federal workforce under Executive Order No. 14210. The order permits agencies to implement large-scale reductions in force while ongoing legal challenges continue. The Court clarified that its ruling does not address the legality of individual agency plans, and litigation over the executive order's constitutionality remains ongoing. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, warning the ruling could dismantle congressional mandates before their lawfulness is determined. Critics, including labor unions and local governments, argue the move unlawfully circumvents Congress and threatens essential services, while supporters claim it will streamline government and cut waste. As a result of the decision, tens of thousands of federal employees have already been affected or are at risk across multiple agencies.