Ian Brickey, ian.brickey@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers could move forward.
The ruling reversed lower court injunctions pausing the layoffs and paved the way for federal agencies to implement widespread reductions in force.
Exemplified by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, the Trump administration has pursued mass firings of the federal workforce. In February, the administration orchestrated the arbitrary and chaotic firings of thousands of federal workers across the government, including employees of the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior. The firings have left numerous offices and public landscapes without the necessary staffing support to facilitate public enjoyment and disaster preparedness.
In response, Jackie Ostfeld, director of Sierra Club’s Outdoors for All campaign, released the following statement:
“These chaotic layoffs are having a disastrous effect on our public lands. Without critical staff, our national parks, national forests, and national monuments are less resilient, less welcoming, and less safe for our families. Closed signs and long lines will become the norm, local economies will face decline, and threats like wildfire will become more dangerous for communities and visitors. It’s a recipe for disaster, and Donald Trump is going full steam ahead.”
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with millions of members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.