Native Issues
Federal employment
Apr 2, 2025

Trump administration fights injunction expansion


April 2, 2025

The Trump administration is urging a California federal judge to reject Washington state’s request to expand an injunction preventing federal agencies from firing probationary employees. The administration argues that Washington lacks legal standing and has not shown irreparable harm. The lawsuit, brought by unions and advocacy groups, challenges the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s handling of federal worker layoffs.

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