Judge temporarily blocks Trump admin layoffs of thousands of federal workers during government shutdown

Federal judge Susan Illston blocks Trump administration government furloughs during shutdown, granting temporary restraining order after unions argued layoffs were unlawful.

A sign that reads "Closed due to federal government shutdown," is seen outside the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., Oct. 6. (Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo)

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She further claimed the administration's actions were "...illegal and is in excess of authority and is arbitrary and capricious." 

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In a court filing Tuesday night, an official with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said more than 4,000 government workers had already received reduction in force notices.

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