A federal judge paused the president’s plan to fire tens of thousands of government employees while the policy is challenged in court.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from sharply cutting jobs and reorganizing the structure of many major federal agencies. Judge Susan Ilston's injunction relates to a Feb. 11 executive order signed by President Donald Trump,

The ruling, which covers 22 agencies and also prohibits shutting down programs or offices, effectively pauses the president’s plans for reshaping much of the government while the case plays out.