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Judge Temporarily Halts Forest Service Headquarters Move to Utah

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria issued a temporary stay halting the Forest Service headquarters relocation to Utah.
The stay remains in effect until Dec. 11, when current USDA appropriations expire.
Judge said USDA reprogrammed funds for office moves without congressional authorization.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) sued, claiming forced moves aim to push experienced staff out.

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U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria issued a temporary stay halting the Forest Service headquarters relocation to Utah.
The stay remains in effect until Dec. 11, when current USDA appropriations expire.
Judge said USDA reprogrammed funds for office moves without congressional authorization.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) sued, claiming forced moves aim to push experienced staff out.