Federal judge temporarily halts the firing of 11 intelligence officers
Source: NBC News
Feb. 18, 2025, 9:11 PM EST
WASHINGTON — A federal judge Tuesday ordered spy agencies to put on hold for five days the firing of 11 CIA and other intelligence officers who had been told to resign or face imminent dismissal because of their temporary assignments working on diversity, equity, inclusion and access programs.
U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga’s order gives the Trump administration until Thursday to file its response to a request from the intelligence officers for a temporary restraining order on their firing. The judge's decision allows for the intelligence officers to continue to receive full pay and benefits while on administrative leave.
The judge’s order was first reported by Reuters.
The action pauses proceedings briefly to give the judge more time to weigh the legal arguments but it does not address the merits of the case.
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