Breaking news: Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated

Calling their firings "a sham," the judge ordered the Trump administration to rehire the probationary workers.

View in browser March 13, 2025, 1:24 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Eric Lee/The New York Times Judge Orders Thousands of Federal Workers Reinstated The judge ordered six federal agencies to rehire the probationary workers, calling the Trump administration's justification for firing them a "sham." Follow live updates More coverage Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is making its latest errors harder to find. → President Trump threatened a 200 percent tariff on alcohol from Europe. → States sued the administration over the gutting of the Education Department. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018