California is joining 19 other states in challenging the Trump administration's sweeping dismissal of probationary federal employees.
Califonia Attorney General Rob Bonta and other officials from across the U.S. are alleging the mass firings violate procedures for reduction-in-force terminations, and they want the courts to take action.
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"This mass firing is in violation of the Federal Administrative Procedures Act because the Trump administration proceeded with the terminations while ignoring critical protections that ensure workers and impacted communities receive advanced notice of mass layoffs to soften the disruptions they cause," Bonta said.
He called the failure to comply with procedure, "arbitrary and unlawful."
The suit asks a federal court to prevent additional firings and reinstate those who were terminated until it can be shown that proper procedures were followed.
Officials also want to investigate whether veterans and other specialized groups were afforded appropriate preference to maintain employment.
AG Bonta is convinced that the fallout, like covering unemployment benefits, harms the state of California, and he singled out President Trump for criticism.
"The president has once again overstepped his authority by a mile," said Bonta, insisting that his office will hold Trump accountable.
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