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Federal workers dismissed in a large-scale firing under the Trump administration are pushing back with legal challenges, arguing the terminations were unlawful and demanding reinstatement. Attorneys representing the workers have filed multiple complaints with the Merit Systems Protection Board, claiming that the administration failed to follow proper procedures for mass layoffs. The situation is further complicated by Trump's efforts to remove the board’s last Democratic member, which could stall case reviews. While critics argue the firings violate civil service protections, the administration has not publicly responded. The outcome of these legal battles could have significant implications for federal employment protections and administrative authority.