Supreme Court Appeal: Trump Administration's Federal Worker Firing Overruled

The Trump administration seeks the Supreme Court's intervention after a ruling mandated the rehiring of thousands of federal workers. The emergency appeal challenges the power of judges to mandate such actions, questioning the compliance with federal laws in mass firings aimed at downsizing the government.

In a significant legal move, the Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a ruling that mandates the rehiring of thousands of federal workers dismissed in a bid to downsize the federal government.

The appeal highlights the ongoing judicial challenges faced by President Trump's administration, particularly from Judge William Alsup, who ruled the mass firings were unlawful as they did not comply with federal regulations.

The case involves numerous departments, including Veterans Affairs and Energy, with a coalition of labor unions championing the affected workers' reinstatement while questioning the legality of the administration's downsizing tactics.

(With inputs from agencies.)