A federal judge in Boston has extended his temporary pause on the Trump administration’s plan to offer mass buyouts to millions of federal workers. The plan, known as the “deferred resignation” program, was put on hold after unions challenged its legality, calling it an “unlawful ultimatum.” The Office of Personnel Management’s program would allow workers to resign now but continue to be paid through September, but its validity has been called into question by legal experts. The judge’s decision to continue the pause was made after a hearing on Monday, during which the unions argued that the administration did not have the legal authority to offer such buyouts. An administration official stated that 60,000 people had accepted the deal, but many Education Department staffers were warned that the plan could be cancelled, leaving them in a difficult position. The initial deadline to accept the offer was extended to allow for the hearing, which was requested by the unions. The White House, however, characterized the pause as a victory, thanking the judge for giving federal workers more time to consider the offer. The ruling on the legality of the administration’s plan is still pending, as the judge continues to weigh the issues presented in the case.
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