🇺🇸 COURTS GREENLIGHT TRUMP'S FEDERAL PURGE
A federal appeals court just gave the green light for mass terminations across nearly 20 agencies.
The case brought by Democratic AGs was tossed on standing grounds—not on the merits.
With both the 4th Circuit and the Supreme Court… https://t.co/E7NDAjFMdW pic.twitter.com/79KDsmd7uk
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 9, 2025
Court Ruling:
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Trump administration, stating that a lower court likely lacked the authority to reinstate probationary employees.
The ruling affects employees with less than a year of service in their current roles, though some are long-time federal workers in new positions.
Scope of Terminations:
Approximately 25,000 probationary employees were terminated in February 2025 following directives from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to identify “non-essential” workers.
Agencies affected include the Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, and Environmental Protection Agency, among others.
Sources:
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5240984-trump-administration-fires-federal-workers/