Golden State Today

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the U.S. District Court for Maryland has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump Administration from proceeding with the mass firing of federal probationary employees. This action comes after a lawsuit was filed by a coalition of 20 attorneys general, including Bonta, challenging the legality of these terminations.

The court's decision reinstates employees who were unlawfully terminated by 18 federal agencies involved in the lawsuit. "The Trump Administration’s callous and reckless mass firing of probationary federal employees has caused chaos and prevented these workers from providing critical services that affect the everyday lives of Americans," said Attorney General Bonta. He highlighted services ranging from support for veterans and farmers to protecting national parks and public lands.

Bonta expressed satisfaction with the court's swift response, stating, "I am pleased that the federal district court has promptly granted our request for a temporary restraining order." He emphasized his commitment to ensuring compliance with the court's directive alongside other attorneys general.

A copy of the court’s order granting this temporary restraining order is available for public access.