A federal judge has intervened to block a massive layoff plan initiated by former President Donald Trump, providing temporary relief to thousands of workers facing job loss.
The judge’s ruling, issued after an emergency hearing, has stayed the freeze on federal grants until at least Monday, thereby preventing widespread disruptions to public services and nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit groups had petitioned the court to intervene, arguing that the freeze would have devastating consequences for their operations and the communities they serve. They claimed that the layoff plan would result in significant job losses, disruptions to essential services, and irreparable harm to vulnerable populations.
The court’s decision marks a significant setback for Trump’s efforts to downsize the federal government. The layoff plan was part of a broader initiative to eliminate programs deemed unnecessary by the administration.
The case will continue in court, with the judge set to hear further arguments on the matter. For now, the temporary stay provides a welcome reprieve for those affected by the layoff plan.
