Summary
Unions claim the Trump administration plans to lay off many Interior Department employees despite a court order blocking such actions during the government shutdown. The court has asked the government for details about these potential layoffs. The situation involves ongoing legal battles between the administration and federal employee unions.
Key Facts
- The unions are concerned about potential mass layoffs at the Interior Department.
- These layoffs are being planned despite a court order temporarily blocking them.
- The court case involves unions suing to stop what they call politically motivated reductions in force.
- The judge asked the government to report affected employees and targeted programs by a set deadline.
- Earlier information indicated over 4,000 employees at various agencies might face layoffs.
- The government shutdown has been active for over two weeks.
- The next hearing on this issue is scheduled for October 28.
- The White House believes its actions are lawful despite the court's temporary restraining order.
