Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Firing Employees During Government Shutdown
Last Updated:October 29, 2025, 01:38 IST Judge Susan Illston barred the Trump administration from firing federal employees during the shutdown, siding with unions like AFGE and AFSCME challenging mass layoffs as illegal. Since the shutdown came into force on October 1, the Republican administration has slashed jobs in education, health and other areas that were…