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USDA Sends Relocation Notices Despite Court Stay

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending relocation notices to employees despite a court order.
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria granted an Oct. 13 stay blocking USDA from issuing or enforcing MDR letters.
Acting Associate Chief Scott Edwards of the Natural Resources Conservation Service wrote on Oct. 28 that relocations become effective Nov. 1.
NRCS opened a critical vacancy portal for local applications until Nov. 2 for positions in Fort Worth, Fort Collins, and Raleigh.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending relocation notices to employees despite a court order.
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria granted an Oct. 13 stay blocking USDA from issuing or enforcing MDR letters.
Acting Associate Chief Scott Edwards of the Natural Resources Conservation Service wrote on Oct. 28 that relocations become effective Nov. 1.
NRCS opened a critical vacancy portal for local applications until Nov. 2 for positions in Fort Worth, Fort Collins, and Raleigh.