US Supreme Court lifts injunction on Trump’s mass federal workforce cuts.
The U.S. Supreme Court today lifted a lower court injunction blocking the Trump administration from executing widespread federal workforce reductions. The decision, issued by a narrow 5–4 majority, allows the White House to proceed with its restructuring plan. Justice Jackson was the lone dissenter.
The policy affects thousands of positions across key departments—including State, Agriculture, and Veterans Affairs. Supporters say it addresses government efficiency, while opponents warn of reduced capacity in essential services.
Critics argue that these cuts may endanger public welfare by diminishing staff for job training, pandemic preparedness, and veteran support. The decision also stirred debate over executive authority, with one legal analyst describing it as a “significant expansion of presidential power.”
The ruling sets the stage for federal employee unions to pursue further legal challenges. Meanwhile, the administration prepares to implement the layoffs in coming weeks, potentially altering the public-sector workforce significantly.
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