FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Contact:
Tim Whitehouse (240) 247-0299 [email protected]
Federal Court Ruling Halting Illegal Firings of Federal Workers
Statement of PEER Executive Director Tim Whitehouse on the decision by a federal judge granting a temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s firings of federal employees during the government shutdown:
“Today’s court ruling is an important victory for federal employees, for the rule of law, and for the principle that public servants cannot be used as political pawns. The Trump administration’s attempt to fire thousands of federal workers during a government shutdown was both cruel and illegal. The court made clear that this administration cannot rewrite the law or weaponize the shutdown to punish the workforce that keeps our nation running.
“For months, this administration has been trying to dismantle the civil service — through threats of mass reductions-in-force, the hollowing out of Inspectors General, and directives that politicize nonpartisan public service. This ruling puts a legal stop to one of the most blatant examples yet of that abuse of power.
“Federal employees protect our air and water, ensure food and medicine are safe, and safeguard our communities. They deserve respect and stability, not pink slips in the middle of a shutdown. PEER will continue to stand with the federal workforce and to fight back against any unlawful attempts to undermine the integrity of government.”
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Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan watchdog supporting public employees who protect the environment. PEER defends whistleblowers, exposes corruption, and fights for transparency in government.
