Breaking News: Federal Layoffs Imminent as Judge Weighs Intervention
A federal judge in San Francisco is set to hear arguments on Wednesday in a case that could temporarily halt thousands of layoffs by the Trump administration.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have brought the lawsuit, representing over 800,000 federal workers. The unions argue that the layoffs are an "illegal abuse of power" designed to punish civil servants.
According to the Trump administration, about 4,200 federal employees face layoffs as part of the ongoing government shutdown, which has entered its second week. Layoff notices have already been sent out, and additional notices are expected in the coming days.
The unions' request for a temporary halt on layoffs comes as the shutdown continues to impact thousands of federal workers and their families. The judge's decision is expected to be made public later this week.
This is a developing story, with updates to follow as more information becomes available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*
