A federal appeals court has issued a ruling that rejects efforts by the Trump administration to delay a lower court’s decision, which mandates the reinstatement of thousands of fired federal workers. The move signals a significant legal challenge to the administration’s attempt at government restructuring.
Court Upholds Injunction Against Trump Administration
On Wednesday night, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco denied the administration’s request to pause a preliminary injunction issued by Judge William Alsup, who was appointed by former President Bill Clinton. Alsup’s ruling had forbidden multiple government agencies from carrying out terminations of probationary federal employees.
According to the majority opinion, obtained by the New York Post, the judges determined that the administration failed to demonstrate it would suffer irreparable harm from complying with the order. As a result, Alsup’s injunction remains in effect, forcing the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs to reinstate the dismissed employees immediately.
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Legal Arguments and Split Decision
In a 2-1 ruling, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with federal worker labor unions, stating that the administration had violated federal laws regarding reduction-in-force procedures. The judges argued that there was evidence of concrete injuries suffered by the terminated employees, a key factor in upholding the injunction.
However, the lone dissenting judge, Bridget Bade, a Republican appointee, pushed back, arguing that the case lacked sufficient standing and that the administration would likely prevail on appeal. She raised concerns that the court lacked authority to dictate executive branch personnel decisions, warning that reinstating employees would not necessarily resolve the issues raised by the lawsuit.
“Reinstating the terminated employees does not mean that they will return to the same positions and assignments,” Bade wrote in her dissent. “Federal agencies may still reassign them, change their responsibilities, or lawfully terminate them under different circumstances.”
Trump Administration Slams the Ruling
The ruling is seen as another major judicial setback for the Trump administration, which has faced repeated legal roadblocks in its efforts to implement government workforce reforms. Critics argue that lower courts have repeatedly issued injunctions and restraining orders that disrupt executive actions while higher courts hesitate to intervene.
Following the decision, the White House sharply criticized the ruling, accusing Judge Alsup of attempting to seize control over federal employment decisions.
“The President has the authority to exercise the full power of the executive branch,” said Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. “Singular district court judges cannot overstep their judicial power to obstruct the President’s agenda.”
Leavitt further remarked: “If a federal district court judge wants executive authority, they should run for President themselves.”
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What’s Next?
With the Ninth Circuit’s decision, the legal battle is far from over. The administration may seek a Supreme Court appeal, setting the stage for a major constitutional showdown over executive authority and judicial oversight.
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