A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from canceling a union contract covering 50,000 TSA officers, saying the move likely violated federal law. The judge criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for failing to justify her reversal of past policies that allowed TSA workers limited bargaining rights. The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents TSA officers, argued the decision was politically motivated and lacked proper explanation. While the case proceeds, the union contract remains in effect. This decision adds to broader legal battles over the administration’s rollback of federal employee union rights.
See "US judge says Trump administration must bargain with TSA officers' union, for now", Daniel Wiessner, Reuters, June 2, 2025