Minnesota and 19 other states are taking legal action against President Donald Trump’s administration for the mass firings of federal probationary workers. The lawsuit, led by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, was filed in Maryland, where the state estimates about 10 percent of households receive federal government wages. The lawsuits claim that the layoffs will have significant financial and social impacts on the states, as they will have to support recently unemployed workers and adjudicate claims of unemployment assistance. It also contends that the layoffs will lead to lost tax revenue for states, causing irreversible burdens.
The lawsuit argues that the administration’s actions violate federal laws governing reductions in force, as regulations require considering factors like tenure, performance, and veteran status when making termination decisions. While federal agencies claim that the probationary workers were fired due to unsatisfactory performance or misconduct, the lawsuit alleges that the firings were part of an attempt to restructure and downsize the government without following proper procedures.
The lawsuit seeks to declare the mass firing of probationary employees illegal, reinstate unlawfully fired employees, halt further similar terminations, and identify affected employees. A coalition of attorneys general from states including Arizona, California, New York, and Wisconsin have joined the lawsuit, along with the District of Columbia. The presidential administration’s actions have led to a number of lawsuits as unions and government officials challenge the legality of the firings. The administration has not yet responded to requests for comments on the lawsuit.
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