As more federal workers join the ranks of the unemployed, they face a challenging job market. Unemployment claims from laid-off federal workers looking for new jobs are up nearly 60% year-over-year.

Business Insider spoke with 16 federal workers after the Supreme Court decision that will allow federal staff cuts to continue.

Advocates of fired federal workers are poised to pivot to class actions following the recent US Supreme Court ruling that curbed universal injunctions, realigning the legal battle lines over the federal workforce.

"I think the biggest hurdle that I think a lot of federal employees face is just not knowing this is a benefit you’re entitled to," said Michael Macomber.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to bring back the workers, but they remain effectively on leave.

The Constitution and precedent make clear presidential authority is limited, but justices are ignoring these boundaries.