New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, along with nearly two dozen of his colleagues, successfully halted the mass firings of federal probationary employees through a lawsuit. A U.S. District Court judge in Maryland issued a temporary restraining order ordering 18 federal agencies to reinstate the fired staff nationwide. Torrez stated that the ruling was a crucial victory for federal employees and their families, emphasizing that no administration is above the law.
The lawsuit was filed in response to the unlawful mass layoffs affecting various services, including healthcare, education, and support for veterans. The actions taken by the federal government to cut workforce and services have faced opposition in federal courts. In addition to Torrez, attorneys general from Maryland, Minnesota, and several other states were part of the coalition that fought against the firings.
The order to rehire the fired workers by Monday, March 17, applies across the country. Another federal judge also issued a similar order, requiring the federal government to bring back employees from six agencies due to a lawsuit filed by a coalition of unions. The efforts to protect federal employees and services have been met with support from multiple states, highlighting the importance of safeguarding the well-being of communities and vital programs.
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