Maryland and 19 other states, led by Attorney General Anthony Brown, have filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump’s administration for illegally firing thousands of federal probationary workers. The lawsuit was filed in Maryland, where a significant portion of households rely on federal wages. Gov. Wes Moore expressed support for the complaint, citing the potential economic fallout and disruption of lives as a result of the mass firings.
According to the lawsuit, the states will face burdens and expenses from supporting the recently unemployed workers and processing unemployment claims. The layoffs are also expected to impact state finances due to lost tax revenue. The administration’s actions were described as an attack on the civil service and a violation of federal laws and regulations governing reductions in force.
The lawsuit alleges that the mass firings were part of an attempt to restructure and downsize the entire government, rather than being based on individual performance or conduct issues of the employees. The attorneys general are seeking to reinstate the fired employees and halt further terminations of federal workers.
The lawsuit has garnered support from a coalition of states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, and New York, among others. The plaintiffs are calling for accountability from the administration and adherence to federal laws in handling workforce reductions. The White House and Justice Department have yet to comment on the lawsuit.
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