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E&E News
3 days ago
- Business
- E&E News
EPA resumes internal reshuffle planning
EPA is proceeding with some aspects of its reshuffling following a court order freezing reorganization and layoff plans. That includes some program managers continuing interviews with staffers — primarily in the agency's research office — who applied for reassignments to other offices, according to an internal email shared with POLITICO's E&E News. 'EPA is complying with the court's preliminary injunction,' the agency's press office said in response to questions about resuming reassignment interviews. 'In line with the court's order and guidance received by the Department of Justice, EPA is moving forward with only reorganization planning activities.' Advertisement A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued on May 22 a sweeping injunction that put a pause on dozens of agencies' reorganization or reduction-in-force plans, declaring such plans require authorization from Congress before continuing. The government has appealed the ruling.
E&E News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- E&E News
Trump's layoffs still in limbo as judge extends freeze
A federal judge dealt another blow to the Trump administration's plans to downsize the government workforce Thursday, issuing an order pausing layoffs and reorganizations across much of the executive branch. Judge Susan Illston of the District Court for the Northern District of California issued a sweeping injunction doubling down on the temporary restraining order she had previously put in place to halt the administration's mass layoffs. Illston's latest move hands a victory to the employee unions, environmentalists and others who sued the administration, contending that it was illegally slashing the government without the necessary support from Congress. The court's injunction also intensifies the high-stakes legal brawl that tests President Donald Trump's executive authority. Advertisement The Trump administration has already asked the Supreme Court to intervene following Illston's initial temporary restraining order. That court hasn't yet weighed in on the request.
E&E News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- E&E News
Judge suggests Trump layoff plans ‘usurp' Congress' power
A federal judge in California said Thursday that critics suing over the Trump administration's layoff plans are likely to succeed in their claims that the executive branch has overstepped its authority. During a hearing Thursday before the District Court for the Northern District of California, Judge Susan Illston rebuked the Trump administration's early moves to conduct mass layoffs and said she is inclined to extend her order that temporarily blocked the administration's federal layoff and reorganization plans. 'My conclusions may change, but the evidence before the court today strongly suggests that the recent actions of the executive branch usurp the constitutional powers of Congress,' Illston said. Advertisement Illston thwarted the Trump administration's plans for mass layoffs across the government earlier this month when she issued an order temporarily pausing the administration's layoff plans at environmental agencies and other departments.
Washington Post
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Federal judge blocks Trump from revoking international students' immigration status
A California federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from terminating the immigration status of foreign students, granting nationwide relief to thousands of students caught in the crosshairs of the Trump administration's crackdown on alleged antisemitism on college campuses. U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey White of the Northern District of California wrote the Trump administration 'likely exceeded their authority and acted arbitrarily and capriciously" when officials terminated the legal status of students in a database overseen by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Courier
22-05-2025
- General
- The Courier
Family of Dundee Sea Cadets commander Bill Wylie MBE pay tribute one year after death
The family of Bill Wylie MBE, who was a former commanding officer of Dundee Sea Cadets for decades, have paid tribute to him a year after his death. A service was recently held to mark the first anniversary of his passing aged 74. It came as his mother Eliza died aged 103 just a few weeks ago on April 23. Lieutenant Commander (SCC) W G Wylie MBE RNR was born in Perth on November 5 1949. He attended Northern District, then Goodlyburn schools. When he left school, he started an apprenticeship as an agricultural engineer. From there, he moved to Harry Emslie as a sales rep. He then worked in various motor parts companies the rest of his career until near retirement age. Around this time he drove a minibus for Barnados, then as bakery deliverer for Wallace's. The Sea Cadets played a huge role in Bill's life from a young age. He joined Perth Sea Cadets at 12 years old, where he was a champion swimmer. In 1970, he joined Dundee Sea Cadets as a Petty Officer (PO), where he was introduced to his wife, Myra, through her lifelong friend Irene. They married in July 1973. Their only daughter Karen was born the following year. Bill rose through the ranks with the Cadets, becoming Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant, then Lieutenant Commander. He held many positions, including CO of Dundee, District Officer, Area Boats Officer and Area Band Officer. He was instrumental in starting the Dundee boat station, which originated in the old Cal Fab building in the docks. When Bill joined, cadets were based on HMS Unicorn, before a unit was built in the grounds of HMS Camperdown. In 2004, they moved to a purpose built unit, where it remains to this day. Bill received an MBE for his long service to Sea Cadets in the 2006 Birthday Honours. He was presented with this at Buckingham Palace from the then Prince Charles. Bill also received the Captains Medal for 50 year's dedicated service to Sea Cadets. Also presented was a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of outstanding service to The Sea Cadets and volunteers of Northern Area. Other accolades included a Platinum Jubilee Certificate of Merit in June 2022. Bill spent his whole life dedicated to the Sea Cadets, where he took the youngsters to numerous competitions within the UK and Ireland. He even managed to acquire a 52 seater bus to take them to Germany, where the band attended various events in Ingolstadt. Bill was also instrumental in forming the tri-service cadet band with the Army and air force cadets. Following his death on May 6 2024, many Facebook tributes gave an insight into how Bill was instrumental in shaping a lot of their lives. Dundee Sea Cadets said: 'Bill was a very well known member of the Sea Cadets and over his many years service held many roles at Unit, District and Area level. 'Over the years he helped many children to achieve and have adventures that they have stories and memories to remember for a lifetime.' His wife Myra was also heavily involved with the cadets, starting the girls' section, becoming a CO herself. Their daughter Karen also played in the band. Bill is survived by his wife Myra, daughter Karen, son in law Frankie and grandsons Owen and Luca. His sister Katherine lives in Perth Australia. His mother Eliza also lived there until her recent passing.
