A federal judge in Maryland has issued a temporary restraining order for 18 federal agencies, ordering them to stop layoffs of probationary employees, and reinstate those who were fired.

This comes after Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, along with a coalition of 19 other attorneys general, sued numerous federal agencies for "causing irreparable injuries to Nevada and the other plaintiff states."

The restraining order stops the mass firings recently ordered by the Trump Administration and DOGE, and orders the agencies to give laid off employees their jobs back.

In a statement, AG Ford says:

"President Trump blindsided Nevada when he fired thousands of federal probationary employees without giving us the 60-day notice required by law. He jeopardized these employees' financial security, threatened Nevada’s economy, and risked overwhelming our state’s ability to help those who were out of work.

This ruling not only requires the Trump Administration to stop these indiscriminate and unlawful layoffs but also orders it to undo the harm inflicted on Nevada by restoring the jobs of hardworking federal employees.   

These mass firings reflect a disregard for both the law and the essential role of the civil service in maintaining government stability. Our office is committed to upholding the rule of law and will take every necessary legal step to ensure compliance with this court order."

For more information about the original lawsuit filed by 20 state attorneys general, check out the Nevada Office of the Attorney General website.