Appeals Court Upholds Reinstatement of 25,000 Federal Workers

A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration must temporarily reinstate nearly 25,000 employees who were fired from 18 federal agencies, following a judge's order that the mass layoffs did not comply with required procedures. This decision, made by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, denies the administration's attempt to pause the reinstatement while the legal battle continues. U.S. District Judge James Bredar had previously determined that the agencies failed to give the necessary 60-day notice before layoffs, prompting the lawsuit from 19 Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C. The appeals court's ruling is expected to remain in effect until a hearing scheduled for March 26, where the future of the reinstatement order will be discussed. Among the agencies involved, the Treasury Department saw the largest number of firings, totaling approximately 7,600. The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration.