The judge could opt to delay the buyout further or block it on a more permanent basis when he next considers the legal challenge by the unions at a hearing on Monday.

The Trump administration had given most of the country’s federal employees until 11:59 p.m. Thursday to decide if they want to resign with pay through the end of September.

More than 2M federal employees must decide today whether to take a buyout offer from the Trump administration or keep their jobs. What you need to know.