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Judge Blocks Trump's Federal Layoffs Amid Ongoing Shutdown

10/29/2025

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Judge Blocks Layoffs

A federal judge blocked the U.S. President Donald Trump administration from laying off federal employees during shutdown.
U.S. District Judge Susan Illston ruled unions are likely to succeed in claims that layoffs are arbitrary and politically motivated.
The administration issued around 4,100 layoff notices since October 10.
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) refuses to negotiate until Democrats reopen the government because the shutdown is now the second longest in U.S. history.

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States Sue Trump

A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to block Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts, affecting 42 million Americans.
The suit argues the administration illegally withholds emergency funds to continue SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
USDA officials say they lack authority to fund regular SNAP benefits.
A hearing on October 30, 2025, is set as states and food banks prepare for disruptions.

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Judge Blocks Layoffs

A federal judge blocked the U.S. President Donald Trump administration from laying off federal employees during shutdown.
U.S. District Judge Susan Illston ruled unions are likely to succeed in claims that layoffs are arbitrary and politically motivated.
The administration issued around 4,100 layoff notices since October 10.
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) refuses to negotiate until Democrats reopen the government because the shutdown is now the second longest in U.S. history.

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