A federal judge has ordered spy agencies to halt the firing of 11 CIA and other intelligence officers who were told to resign due to their temporary assignments on diversity, equity, inclusion, and access programs. The judge’s order gives the Trump administration five days to respond to the officers’ request for a temporary restraining order. The officers will continue to receive full pay and benefits during this time. The lawsuit filed by former CIA officer Kevin Carroll argues that the termination of these nonpartisan career professionals is arbitrary, capricious, and violates their constitutional rights. The officers were among 51 employees at the CIA and Office of Director of National Intelligence who received calls to report to CIA headquarters for termination. The lawsuit contends that the executive order to remove all DEIA positions did not call for the termination of employees temporarily assigned to such programs. The ongoing terminations in the federal workforce, including accidental firings at the Department of Agriculture, have caused confusion and legal challenges. A federal judge also ruled last week that the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau cannot terminate employees without cause. This situation reflects broader efforts by the Trump administration to shrink the U.S. government, led by billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.
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