Judge Reinstates Whistleblower Agency Head Fired by Trump
A federal judge temporarily reinstated Hampton Dellinger as head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) after President Trump fired him via email. Dellinger’s lawsuit argued that his dismissal violated federal law, which mandates removal only for cause. The judge’s order prevents the Trump administration from denying Dellinger access to OSC resources pending further review. This action follows a pattern of Trump removing appointees from previous administrations, sparking controversy over his disregard for established legal procedures.
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