AP reports a judge has granted the temporary restraining order sought by the public employee unions to block the implementation of the furloughs approved by the Legislature Monday.

The TRO will remain in place pending a May 26 hearing on the lawsuit that challenged the constitutionality of Gov. David Paterson’s furlough plan.

From the AP:

“U.S. District Judge Lawrence Kahn says that until he rules on the union lawsuits seeking an injunction, Paterson and lawmakers are temporarily blocked from implementing any furloughs.”

“Kahn says in his order Wednesday that the unions have shown a permanent 20 percent loss in wages or salaries would constitute irreparable harm.”

UPDATE: Here’s the order:

31277833-Furlough-TRO[1]

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