The Supreme Court voted 8–1 to allow Donald Trump to proceed with major federal workforce reductions while court challenges continue.
The ruling lifts a lower court injunction that had paused the executive order. The justices said they are not deciding whether specific layoffs are legal — only that the policy can move forward for now.
The administration says the plan will streamline government and cut waste. Opponents, including the American Federation of Government Employees, argue it sidesteps Congress and could weaken key public services.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, warning the decision allows sweeping changes before full legal review.
The case now returns to lower courts as the broader fight over executive power continues.
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