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In a landmark decision, U.S. District Judge William Alsup has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate approximately 24,000 probationary federal employees who were terminated as part of a widespread workforce reduction initiative. The affected departments include Defense, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Energy, Interior, and Treasury.
The mass terminations, executed in February 2025, were directed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) under acting director Charles Ezell. The administration cited poor performance as the justification for these firings. However, Judge Alsup criticized this rationale, stating it was a "lie" and. . .
