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Trump Administration Battles Court Ruling on Federal Layoffs

5/15/2025

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The Trump administration is fighting back against a court ruling that blocks mass layoffs of federal workers, arguing it hinders executive policy. The Ninth Circuit is set to review this contentious case by May 15. In a parallel development, the Tenth Circuit has supported an NLRB decision on compensation for workers wrongfully replaced, as industry groups push back against Biden-era labor policies.

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Story summary

The Trump administration is fighting back against a court ruling that blocks mass layoffs of federal workers, arguing it hinders executive policy. The Ninth Circuit is set to review this contentious case by May 15. In a parallel development, the Tenth Circuit has supported an NLRB decision on compensation for workers wrongfully replaced, as industry groups push back against Biden-era labor policies.