WASHINGTON (July 10, 2025) – The Supreme Court allowed on Tuesday to continue the layoffs of government workers for 19 federal agencies and departments including the State Department and the Social Security Administration. The decision has caused uncertainty for some federal employees.
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Politics & Policy
Peter Loge is an associate professor at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs. Professor Loge has over 30 years of experience in politics and communications. He currently leads the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at the School of Media and Public Affairs.
Casey Burgat is an associate professor at the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. Professor Burgat is the director of the Legislative Affair program and host of its Mastering the Room podcast. He also wrote regularly for both scholarly and journalistic publications, including CNN, the Washington Post, Politico, and appeared on a variety of television and radio outlets.
Law
Richard J. Pierce is the Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School. Pierce is an expert on administrative law, government regulation, and antitrust law. Pierce is the author of over twenty books and his work is often cited in judicial opinions, including dozens of opinions in the U.S. Supreme Court.
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