(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – In a new hurdle for Donald Trump’s policies, a Boston federal judge has decided to suspend the Trump administration’s federal employee buyout initiative, adding another judicial challenge to a president focused on reducing government size.
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The ruling halts a voluntary termination plan mere hours before its deadline, creating uncertainty for federal workers amid legal scrutiny.
U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. placed a stay on the buyout initiative just as federal employees faced the final hours to accept the offer.
The Trump administration’s strategic initiative aimed to provide federal workers with an eight-month compensation package if they chose to resign.
This measure, once intended to cut the federal workforce by 5-10%, is now on hold pending the outcome of legal proceedings.
The initiative would allow employees to receive benefits through September 30, 2025.
However, this extension raises legal challenges about the procedural integrity of the plan.
Labor unions filed lawsuits claiming the administration lacks the authority for such a program, asserting that key procedural requirements were bypassed, USA Today reports.
The American Federation of Government Employees voiced concerns over the legality and fairness of this buyout proposal.
Everett Kelley, the union’s president, stated, “We continue to believe this program violates the law, and we will continue to aggressively defend our members’ rights.”
The lawsuit contends that the buyout’s promise of payments is unlawful due to potential budget constraints, a point unions argue could deplete expertise within the government.
Critics suggest the administration’s motives could make federal employment unappealing to force resignations.
In addition to judicial intervention, the buyout initiative continues to spark debate over Elon Musk’s influence through his Department of Government Efficiency, which mirrors his known management style.
This move is framed by unions as a coercion tactic, with the administration warning of potential furloughs and downsizing except in the Defense Department.
“We are grateful for the court’s ruling today, pausing Trump’s unlawful ultimatums and protecting our federal employees,” said Skye Perryman, CEO of Democracy Forward.
Judge O’Toole’s suspension serves as a temporary measure to allow arguments on the matter’s legality before moving forward.
Critically, the case highlights the judicial challenges facing the Trump administration as it attempts to implement significant changes within the federal framework.
Federal judge in Boston blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign.
U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. in Boston did not express an opinion on the legality of the program. He scheduled a hearing for Monday at 2 p.m. EST.
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