Federal Layoffs Imminent as Government Shutdown Begins, Legal Battle Erupts
Federal Layoffs Imminent as Government Shutdown Begins, Legal Battle Erupts As the federal government entered its second day of a shutdown on October 2nd, the Trump administration has escalated tensions by warning of imminent federal employee layoffs, known as Reductions in Force (RIFs). This aggressive move marks a significant departure from past shutdowns, where furloughs were typically temporary and accompanied by retroactive pay. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that RIFs are “imminent” and will occur “very soon.” This…