US shutdown: Judge blocks Trump from firing federal workers; says 'can't be tolerated'

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, citing a lack of proper consideration and a "human cost." The decision followed a legal challenge by labor unions arguing the layoff notices were an illegal attempt to pressure Congress.

US shutdown: Judge blocks Trump from firing federal workers; says 'can't be tolerated'
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, citing a lack of proper consideration and a "human cost." The decision followed a legal challenge by labor unions arguing the layoff notices were an illegal attempt to pressure Congress.