Appeals Court Blocks Trump-Era Federal Employee Firing Policy

Appeals Court Blocks Trump-Era Federal Employee Firing Policy

A U.S. appeals court has upheld a decision blocking the Trump administration's attempt to streamline the firing process for federal employees.

The court denied the request to resume the policy, which critics argued would undermine job security and allow for politically motivated dismissals.

The ruling maintains the current protections for federal workers, preventing mass firings based on potentially arbitrary or biased criteria. This decision has been hailed as a victory for federal employees and a check on executive power.