Nineteen states are suing the Trump administration, alleging that over 20 federal agencies improperly fired thousands of probationary employees under the guise of performance issues. The lawsuit claims these agencies violated federal law by failing to provide the mandated 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs, hindering states’ ability to provide crucial job transition services. The states argue the agencies used reductions in force to shrink their headcount without following proper procedures. The plaintiffs seek a temporary restraining order to halt further firings and reinstate those already terminated. A hearing on the matter is set for March 12th.
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Federal government layoffs, totaling 62,242 announced cuts across 17 agencies, represent the largest source of job losses. This surge, primarily attributed to a factor referred to as “DOGE” resulting in 63,583 layoffs, signifies a massive 41,311 percent increase compared to 2024 figures. The timing of these cuts conveniently avoids immediate reflection in February’s jobs report, while administration discussions focus on manipulating economic data. Substantial economic ripple effects are anticipated from these cuts and further reductions are expected.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), under its Trump-appointed leadership, plans a near-total elimination of its 1,700-person workforce in phases, according to employee testimony. This plan, allegedly coordinated with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, involves initial probationary employee dismissals followed by a mass layoff of approximately 1,200, leaving only a small skeleton crew before final termination of most remaining staff within 90 days. This contradicts Acting Director Russell Vought’s public statements denying the agency’s elimination, with employees alleging deceptive messaging concerning consumer protection obligations. Ultimately, the plan reportedly aims to reduce the CFPB to only five mandated employees, potentially relocating them within another federal agency.
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John Q. Hosedrinker