Supreme Court Appeal: Rehiring Controversy Unfolds

The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to pause a ruling that mandates the rehiring of thousands of federal workers dismissed in mass layoffs. The administration contends that the ruling, issued by US District Judge William Alsup, exceeds his authority, as it orders reinstatement of 16,000 probationary employees.

The Trump administration is seeking intervention from the Supreme Court to stop a ruling demanding the rehiring of thousands of federal employees let go in widespread dismissals.

Filed as an emergency appeal on Monday, the Republicans argue that the judge exceeded his jurisdiction by mandating the reinstatement of approximately 16,000 probationary employees.

The ruling, from US District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco, highlighted that the mass firings were not in compliance with federal law and called for immediate reinstatement offers. The departments affected include those of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defence, Energy, the Interior, and Treasury.

(With inputs from agencies.)