Victory: Court Protects Federal Workers

A federal judge just delivered a major win for working people — blocking the Trump administration’s plan to lay off thousands of federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown.

Judge Susan Illston ruled that Donald Trump’s move to fire federal workers amid the shutdown was illegal, arbitrary, and cruel — and that in a nation of laws, “you can’t do this.” Her decision halts Trump’s attempt to weaponize the shutdown against public servants who keep our country running.

This ruling protects more than 4,000 workers — and sends a powerful message that no president is above the law. Trump’s reckless shutdown has already caused hardship for millions, and this victory proves that the courts are standing up for fairness, accountability, and the dignity of work.

Add your name to applaud Judge Illston for protecting federal workers, upholding the rule of law, and stopping Trump’s unlawful layoffs.