The Trump administration intends to proceed with laying off 10,000 employees, asserting its legal right to do so. A case brought by 19 states is currently in federal court, following supportive Supreme Court rulings. Many employees remain on paid administrative leave due to an existing court order, while Judge Melissa DuBose has reaffirmed her injunction against some layoffs. The Justice Department plans to appeal this ruling. Government lawyers argue that the claims from the states are unfounded, stating the administration does not intend to violate its statutory duties, despite the allegations about potential failures in responsibilities.
The Trump administration is looking to complete its dismissal of 10,000 employees, renewing its argument in federal court that it can lawfully carry out mass layoffs.
Rhode Island-based District Judge Melissa DuBose reaffirmed her injunction originally issued in July in an Aug. 12 order, though she slightly narrowed the HHS offices to which it applied.
The Justice Department last week separately appealed DuBose's ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
The plaintiffs' argument regarding RIFs is just wrong, as the administration has no intention of pulling back its statutory duties.
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