# USDA asks judge to lift employee relocation stay that ‘significantly hinders’ its operations

- Source: Government Executive
- Published: 2026-11-03T12:00:00+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.govexec.com/management/2026/11/usda-asks-judge-lift-employee-relocation-stay-significantly-hinders-its-operations/416991/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/usda-asks-judge-to-lift-employee-relocation-stay-that-significantly-hi-c8e91c/

The Forest Service says a court's stay prevents it from filling “critical" positions to address wildfires and avalanches. USDA’s research division warns further delays could mean "discontinued employment” for staff.

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