In a notable legal episode, fired immigration judges from the Department of Justice have been granted a rare full-court appellate hearing by the Full Federal Circuit regarding their termination. This move has been supported by various unions and highlights the ongoing debate over civil service protections. The case, known as Jackler v. DOJ, challenges the legitimacy of the firings instituted under the previous administration, raising critical questions about federal employment rights. Additionally, Senate Democrats are advocating for a reversal of a ruling that threatens civil service protections, indicating potential implications for Black federal workers and others employed in the public sector.