Supreme Court Showdown: Trump's Workforce Purge Faces Judicial Pushback

The Trump administration is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a district judge's order to rehire thousands of recently terminated federal employees. The administration argues the judge exceeded his authority, challenging separation of powers. The case underscores ongoing tensions between the executive and judicial branches.

President Donald Trump's administration has taken its case to the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a judicial mandate to rehire thousands of federal workers recently dismissed. The Justice Department argues that San Francisco-based U.S. District Judge William Alsup overreached his authority by ordering the reinstatement of these employees.

Judge Alsup criticized the administration's mass terminations, questioning the justification of poor employee performance. The Justice Department contends that the order disrupts the balance of powers established by the U.S. Constitution, violating the executive branch's rights. The court's decision could have significant implications for the federal workforce's future.

This legal battle reflects broader tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary, with Trump frequently accusing judges of overstepping their bounds. The administration's attempt to reshape the federal government faces resistance from unions, nonprofits, and Democratic-led states, highlighting a complex power struggle at the highest levels of government.

(With inputs from agencies.)