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American Federation of Government Employees (AFL-CIO) v. President Trump

No. 1:25-cv-00264 District · Decided Dismissed

Case Overview

This challenge to the Schedule F executive order was filed in D.C. District Court before Judge Jia M. Cobb on January 29, 2025. After the government moved to dismiss and the case was stayed on the plaintiffs' consent, the parties jointly stipulated to voluntary dismissal on November 24, 2025, so the plaintiffs could join the related Maryland action, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility v. Trump.

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The Law · How the Case Works

The Application

History

Schedule F purports to reclassify civil servants to permit easier removal, but the unions argue this violates the APA by bypassing required rulemaking procedures and exceeds executive authority over protections established by the Civil Service Reform Act.

The Conclusion

The case is closed. Rather than continue litigating in the District of Columbia, the plaintiffs and defendants filed a joint stipulation of dismissal on November 24, 2025, ending the case so the plaintiffs could pursue the same Schedule F challenge in the consolidated Maryland proceeding. No relief is being sought here, and the docket is terminated.

CourtDistrict Court, District of Columbia
FiledJan 29, 2025
Judge Jia M. Cobb 46
CL Statusterminated
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Docket

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Federal Court TMR-5c198d51 <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/federal-employees-union-challenges-trump-schedule-f-order">Schedule F</a> Aug 5, 2026
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