Update

On 4/1/25, the district court issued a preliminary injunction order, requiring 20 federal agencies to take “all steps necessary to undo the purported terminations” of the probationary employees who were terminated without the requisite notice to states and prohibiting future reductions in force except in compliance with notice requirements.

On 4/9/25, the Fourth Circuit stayed the PI pending appeal and issued an expedited briefing and argument schedule.

Oral arguments held on 5/6/25.