A federal judge in Northern California on Tuesday blocked the U.S. Department of Agriculture from moving ahead with a planned agency reorganization.
Unions had sued, arguing the overhaul would weaken services farmers and food-aid recipients rely on and that the department skipped required steps. The ruling is a setback for President Trump’s broader effort to remake federal agencies.
USDA has not said whether it will appeal. Farm groups and rural lawmakers were split, with some welcoming a pause and others wanting faster restructuring.
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