Cities, Unions Sue Trump Over Workforce Cuts

A coalition comprising major cities, labor unions, and nonprofits has filed multiple lawsuits against the Trump administration, challenging recent executive orders aimed at reducing the federal workforce and reorganizing agencies without congressional approval. The lawsuits argue that these actions violate the Constitution’s separation of powers by usurping legislative authority to restructure or downsize federal agencies. Plaintiffs, including cities like Chicago, San Francisco, and Baltimore, as well as unions such as the American Federation of Government Employees, contend the cuts would harm essential public services, from disaster relief to environmental protection. The newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, is cited as a central player in implementing the contested workforce reductions and reorganizations. These legal challenges represent a significant pushback against what plaintiffs describe as an unprecedented and unauthorized transformation of the federal government. The Trump administration is also appealing previous court decisions that blocked related executive orders curbing federal collective bargaining rights.