Maryland has filed lawsuit against against the unlawful firings of Federal employees. Other states have joined the suit.
Brown says more than 800 terminated federal employees in Maryland have already applied for state unemployment benefits.
*Additionally, Brown called the mass firings unlawful moves that would harm state finances and undermine vital state and federal partnerships.
“President Trump’s unlawful mass firings of federal workers are a blatant attack on the civil service, throwing thousands of hardworking families into financial turmoil,” said Attorney General Brown. “Instead of following the law and notifying states, his administration blindsided Maryland, forcing us to deal with the devastating economic fallout and social consequences. We won’t stand by while he disrupts lives and undermines our State, which is why I’ve taken legal action to stop these unjustified terminations and protect Marylanders."
In the lawsuit, Maryland is asking the court to:
Rule that the mass firing of probationary employees is illegal;
Reinstate unlawfully fired employees;
Stop further similar terminations; and
Identify affected employees
The lawsuit, which was filed Thursday, asserts that the administration was required to follow federal laws and regulations that govern such reductions in force, or RIF.
"These critical protections ensure that personnel such as military veterans are given preference in retaining their jobs," a press release from Brown reads. '
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