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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's shutdown layoffs

Summary

A federal judge in San Francisco has paused the Trump administration's plan to lay off federal workers during a government shutdown. The judge believes the layoffs might be against the law.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge in San Francisco made the decision.
  • The decision stops the Trump administration from laying off workers temporarily.
  • The situation involves a government shutdown.
  • The judge thinks the layoffs might be illegal.
  • The decision affects federal workers.
  • The ruling was reported on October 16, 2025.

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