Federal Workers Reinstated After Unlawful Terminations

A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers unlawfully terminated by the Trump administration. The judge criticized the government for using misleading justifications related to job performance as a basis for dismissal, while many of those fired had recently received promotions. Agencies including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense were required to review their termination protocols and offer reinstatement to affected employees. This ruling emphasizes the necessity for federal agencies to follow established procedures when reducing workforce numbers.