Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Government Overhaul

SOURCE www.npr.org
A federal judge in San Francisco appears ready to block the Trump administration's overhaul of the federal government, finding that Trump's actions violate the Constitution by attempting to restructure agencies without Congress' approval.

Key Points

  • Federal judge questions Trump administration's authority to restructure government without Congress' approval
  • Plaintiffs seek temporary restraining order to pause implementation of planned mass layoffs
  • Trump administration defends executive order, arguing it provides direction within legal boundaries