Judge Blocks Trump’s Effort to End Syracuse Hiring Deal | Buffalo News

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to scrap a 50-year-old hiring agreement in Syracuse, which mandates that police and fire departments reflect the city’s racial and gender demographics. Despite claims the decree is outdated and contradicts recent Supreme Court rulings, Judge David Hurd ruled it remains valid, noting the administration misread legal precedent. This is the second time the administration’s effort has failed. Mayor Sharon Owens and NAACP’s L. Joy Williams praised the decision, emphasizing the need for diverse public safety forces that mirror the communities they protect — especially as current departments fall far short of demographic representation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/521642e16f6eb319