Federal Agencies Reverse Course on Mass Layoffs | JQJO

Following the Supreme Court's decision, several federal agencies initiated mass layoffs. However, the Trump administration informed a California court that some agencies are now reversing course due to incentivized departures and attrition. While departments like State, Education, and Health and Human Services proceeded with layoffs, the administration argues that RIF plans are dynamic and shouldn't be publicly released. The number of planned RIFs has fluctuated, with some agencies scaling back their initial plans. A judge is reviewing the legality of individual agency RIF plans, while the administration seeks limited disclosure, citing ongoing adjustments to the plans.