Applaud the Judge Protecting Federal Workers

A federal judge has stepped in to stop hundreds of unlawful layoffs pushed by the Trump administration — and it’s a powerful win for working families, public service, and the rule of law. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston ruled that mass layoffs at multiple federal agencies violate the law Congress passed to end the government shutdown, which clearly bars agencies from implementing job cuts during this period.

Judge Illston recognized the real harm these chaotic firings have caused, from lost health care coverage to derailed careers and financial instability for dedicated public servants. Her decision blocks new layoffs and orders the reinstatement of hundreds of workers who were already wrongly let go — restoring stability and fairness to people who serve the country every day.

This ruling sends an unmistakable message: presidents must follow the laws they sign, and federal workers cannot be treated as disposable political pawns. Add your name to applaud Judge Illston for standing up for federal employees, enforcing the law, and protecting the dignity of public service.