A federal judge in Maryland has issued a temporary restraining order to halt the mass terminations of probationary federal workers, mandating their reinstatement, following a lawsuit by 19 states and the District of Columbia. The ruling criticized the lack of advance notice and individualized assessments, arguing that the terminations violated federal regulations and lacked procedural safeguards. This legal intervention highlights the ongoing scrutiny of employment practices within federal agencies and may set a precedent for balancing administrative discretion with employee rights.