Yes. I would expect lawsuits immediately. There are clear rules for RIFs, and this seemingly violates all of them.

Thank a federal worker, though - a good chunk of them are working without pay, even more of them are wondering if they’ll have to fight to even HAVE a job. Morale sucks right now.

I think the administration will try to agitate, but it’s important that we make these protests 1. HUGE and 2. Peaceful

I do, yes. That’s why the GOP is trying so hard to steal seats via off-cycle redistricting, purge voter rolls, etc. They’re fucking terrified that they’re going to get trounced in the midterms.

And they’re right.