The Trump administration’s placement of thousands of federal workers on leave drew mixed reactions this week from judges who had ordered those employees back in their jobs after they were initially fired.
Judges are reacting differently to the Trump administration's placement of rehired, but previously fired, federal workers on leave. A San Francisco judge is concerned about compliance with a rehire order, while a Baltimore judge is satisfied with reinstatement efforts, despite workers being placed on paid leave. Appeals courts are weighing Justice Department requests to pause both judges' decisions, as agencies cite burdens and confusion from restoring employees to full duty.
