A federal judge has ruled that recent mass layoffs at the US Department of Health and Human Services were likely unlawful and ordered the Trump administration to halt plans to downsize and reorganize the nation’s health workforce.

Court blocks dismantling of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, preserving public health infrastructure.

Key Takeaways A judge ruled layoffs at U.S. Health and Human Services were likely unlawful and blocked anymore cutsOver 10,000 jobs were cut, including key health roles at the Centers for Disease Control and Food and Drug AdministrationStates say the move harmed public health and pushed extra costs onto them WEDNESDAY,