The Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on a lower court ruling that mandated the rehiring of roughly 16,000 probationary employees dismissed by the Trump administration. This action provides a temporary reprieve for the administration's efforts to reduce the size of the government.
U.S. District Judge William Alsup had previously determined that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) lacked the legal authority to oversee the mass firings within several federal departments, including Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs.
The Supreme Court's decision temporarily halts the rehiring process, offering a win for the Trump administration's agenda of government downsizing. The ultimate resolution of the case remains pending.