AG James Orders Reinstatement of Fired Federal Workers

New York – In a stunning victory for justice, New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a court order mandating the reinstatement of thousands of federal employees unlawfully terminated by the Trump administration. The directive stipulates that these workers must be back on the job by March 17.

James’ legal team, joined by a coalition of 19 other attorneys general, accused the former administration of flagrantly violating federal law by terminating probationary employees without prior notice. These mass firings have caused widespread disruption and confusion across the country, with James emphasizing the vital role federal workers play in maintaining public safety and essential services.

“Federal workers dedicate their careers to serving our nation,” James stated. “Their illegal mass firings are causing chaos, and they must stop. This ruling restores jobs to thousands of federal workers, and I will continue to fight for our federal workforce.”

The lawsuit was filed on March 6th, with the coalition arguing that the Trump administration’s actions contravened federal mandates requiring written notice of mass layoffs to affected employees and states. The United States District Court for the District of Maryland granted the temporary restraining order (TRO), which also prohibits any further illegal mass firings.

This decision follows a series of actions by James aimed at safeguarding federal workers and their services. On March 13th, she led a coalition in challenging the dismantling of the Department of Education, including the firing of nearly half its staff. In February, James and other attorneys general filed an amicus brief backing federal employees against the administration’s controversial buyout plan.

“We will not stand by as our federal workforce is attacked,” James concluded. “Our fight to protect these essential workers continues.”