Clinton Judge Blocks 'King' Trump's Ability To Fire Federal Workers During Shutdown, Indefinitely

Recently, a large protest against President Trump, referred to as 'King' Trump, was held. A federal judge blocked President Trump from firing federal workers during the government shutdown, making a temporary ruling permanent. The ruling was celebrated by federal worker unions as a victory against illegal firings. The Office of Management and Budget had planned to terminate up to 10,000 federal workers through a Reduction In Force. Notices had already been sent to approximately 4,000 workers. Federal worker unions filed a lawsuit in response to the planned layoffs. Members of Congress, including Senator Susan Collins, criticized the firings as arbitrary. Senator Collins emphasized the importance of federal employees' work in serving the public. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the administration's actions as hurting people. Ultimately, the judge's decision prevents President Trump from terminating federal workers during the shutdown.