Court Upholds RIF Ban, Blocking Administration’s Major Downsizing Plans Indefinitely
A U.S. District Court in San Francisco has indefinitely extended a ban on large-scale reductions in force (RIFs) initiated by the Trump administration. The ruling, delivered by Judge Susan Illston, asserts that the efforts to reorganize federal agencies violate the separation of powers principles established by the Constitution. The preliminary injunction issued on Thursday echoes a temporary order that was set to end on Friday. This ruling prevents several key federal agencies, including the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management, from implementing an executive order issued by the president in … Read more