Thousands of probationary federal workers who were reinstated and immediately placed on administrative leave due to recent court orders are stuck in limbo, uncertain if they will ever return to their duties as agencies prepare for another round of cuts ordered by President Donald Trump.

The move comes as the Trump administration ramps up its deportation campaign, in some cases removing people with little to no due process.

The three agencies investigated complaints, including about detention conditions and delays in processing green card and citizenship applications. They had about 300 employees.

DHS confirms it is implementing a reduction in force in three oversight offices as part of the effort to cut the federal workforce.