I hope Alsup walking around like Daft Punk outside the court room, but: this is beyond excellent news in regards to my biggest domestic concern (dismantling the federal government).
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Relief: TRO extended. In addition, VA "shall immediately offer reinstatement to any and all probationary employees terminated Feb 13-14;" he finds these firings were unlawful because OPM/Ezell had no authority; VA shall cease all use of the template provided by OPM/Ezell ~February 13-14
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This absolutely establishes precedent and also Alsup has opened the door wide to a full examination of the channeling question, which is the worst-case scenario for Musk.
That isn't gonna be enough, though, they need to actually sanction him at this point, which they have been increasingly loath to do for government officials but still.
(Well, more than they already were :P)
> “Don't think you're waiting for the written order. This is the order.”