The Department of Interior is currently blocked from carrying out its plan to terminate more than 2,000 positions. That includes nearly everyone at the Columbia Environmental Research Center, which has studied ecosystems, animals and toxic chemicals for more than 60 years.

The U.S. Department of Interior intends to fire at least 2,000 employees, including almost every employee at the Columbia Environmental Research Center, according to a recent court filing.

The document detailing some of the Trump administration's plans was filed Monday after a judge's order blocked layoffs last week through a temporary restraining order. The court's order required the government to detail "actual and imminent" reductions in force.

According to the document, at least 80 employees would be terminated fr

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