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Trump Administration Battles Supreme Court Over Layoffs Ruling
6/5/2025
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- The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to overturn a federal court's ruling that halted mass layoffs and agency restructuring. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston determined that Trump overstepped his authority, necessitating Congressional approval. The 9th Circuit Court backed this decision, affirming that the administration exceeded its legal powers.
