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California Coalition Sues Trump Over Job-Cutting Executive Order

4/30/2025

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A coalition of local governments and unions has launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration in California, challenging cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). They argue these cuts breach the Constitution's separation of powers by axing federal jobs without congressional consent. The plaintiffs aim to block Executive Order 14210, which jeopardizes vital services.

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A coalition of local governments and unions has launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration in California, challenging cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). They argue these cuts breach the Constitution's separation of powers by axing federal jobs without congressional consent. The plaintiffs aim to block Executive Order 14210, which jeopardizes vital services.