The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Trump’s plan for large‑scale federal layoffs to move forward. The high court removed a pause issued by a Northern California judge. This pause had halted the mass firings set out in Trump’s February executive order.

The order requires major workforce reductions across federal agencies. It also allows for program closures and agency reorganizations. The court said the administration would likely win its case. It said the pause was based on a judge’s views, not the actual plans.

Legal Consequences And Political Stakes

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented. She said the order risks mass terminations and dismantling federal services that Congress established. Justice Sonia Sotomayor joined the majority but warned that Trump cannot override congressional mandates.

Labor unions and nonprofits challenged the order in court. They argued it would affect employees at agencies like Agriculture, Energy, Veterans Affairs, and the EPA. They also argued it would cut programs millions rely on.

Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the decision on X. She said it removes “lawless lower courts” and allows federal agencies to become more efficient.

This marks another legal win for Trump in the Supreme Court this term. The case returns to a district court for on‑the‑ground review of the layoff plans. The administration can now begin implementing the order pending legal challenges.

The ruling raises questions about the scope of executive authority over federal staffing. It leaves open whether courts will later block parts of the order as unconstitutional.