A U.S. judge has cleared the way for the Trump administration’s buyout plan for federal workers, which aims to reduce the federal workforce through deferred resignations, to proceed. This decision comes as approximately 75,000 federal employees have accepted buyout offers in an initiative that has raised concerns among unions and workers alike. While some celebrate the opportunity to leave, many employees feel demoralized and fearful amid the ongoing workforce downsizing. Legal challenges continue as unions seek to halt the implementation of the program, fearing mass firings and significant impacts on federal services. As the program moves forward, the response from federal workers remains mixed, highlighting the tensions surrounding this controversial measure.