US EditionTrump Asks Supreme Court to Let Federal Layoffs Move Forward
- President Donald Trump's administration renewed its request on June 2, 2025, for the Supreme Court to allow federal workforce layoffs nationwide to proceed.
- This request follows U.S. District Judge Susan Illston's February order halting workforce cuts due to lack of congressional approval, which labor unions and cities have challenged in ongoing lawsuits.
- Judge Illston’s decision halts workforce reduction initiatives spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency, impacting multiple agencies such as Agriculture, Energy, Labor, and Veterans Affairs, with concerns raised about potential consequences for food safety and healthcare services for veterans.
- Solicitor General D. John Sauer criticized Illston’s order as resting on the 'indefensible premise' that the President needs explicit congressional authorization to manage Executive Branch personnel under Article II authority.
- As lawsuits proceed and the Supreme Court awaits responses from unions and cities by next Monday, a large number of federal employees have been terminated, placed on leave, or have left their positions through deferred resignation programs.
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