Emergency appeal challenges ruling requiring mass rehiring across six federal departments.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

The Trump administration has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to block a lower court ruling that mandates the rehiring of approximately 16,000 probationary federal workers who were dismissed in mass firings. The appeal, submitted Monday, challenges a decision issued by U.S. District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco, which found that the terminations violated federal law and required agencies to send immediate offers of reinstatement.

The administration contends that Judge Alsup exceeded his authority by ordering federal agencies to rehire the employees, arguing that such a broad mandate interferes with executive branch discretion. The emergency filing asserts that the ruling should be put on hold while the legal battle continues, as it imposes significant administrative burdens and disrupts agency operations.

The workers affected by the order were employed across multiple federal departments, including Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, the Interior, and the Treasury. The mass firings have become a contentious issue, with the administration maintaining that the dismissals were lawful and necessary, while opponents argue that proper legal procedures were not followed.

The Supreme Court has not yet indicated whether it will take up the case or issue a stay on Judge Alsup’s order. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for federal employment practices and the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches.