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Federal judge appears skeptical probationary firings were for performance

U.S. District Judge James Bredar expressed skepticism about the reasons behind the mass firings of probationary federal workers, suggesting they may be part of a larger goal rather than performance issues.
The lawsuit led by the state of Maryland claims that over 24,000 probationary employees were terminated to restructure and downsize the government, rather than due to unsatisfactory performance.
Virginia Williamson, a Maryland assistant attorney general, argued that states are experiencing 'real and irreparable harm' from the lack of notice regarding the firings.
U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eric Hamilton stated that the dismissals did not constitute a reduction in force, claiming agencies judged that probationers were unfit for service.

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