The US Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to fire thousands from the federal government

President Donald Trump is now permitted to move forward with his plans to carry out mass firings across the federal government, following a decision announced today by the Supreme Court. The ruling clears the way for widespread personnel cuts that could significantly weaken federal agencies, potentially in ways that would be difficult to reverse.

Back in February, the Trump administration instructed federal agencies to prepare for “large-scale reductions in force,” signaling mass layoffs and organizational overhauls. These efforts had been halted by a lower court ruling, but with the Supreme Court’s decision, they are now allowed to proceed.

While the Court did not issue a final ruling on whether Trump has the legal authority to fire large numbers of federal employees, the decision permits the layoffs to continue while litigation on the broader question plays out. The impact could be substantial even if the administration ultimately loses the case, as many jobs and functions could be eliminated in the meantime.

The exact extent of the planned cuts remains unclear. However, Trump has previously floated proposals to eliminate over 100,000 federal positions. The layoffs could dismantle entire programs and agencies, according to allegations from plaintiffs in the ongoing case. The Social Security Administration, already strained by staffing shortages, could lose 7,000 employees, while as much as half of the Department of Energy’s workforce could be cut.