Unlawful Termination

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Eight Fired Inspectors General Sue Trump Over Dismissals

Eight former inspectors general, fired by President Trump, filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful termination, violating federal laws designed to protect their oversight roles. The suit claims the firings lacked the legally mandated 30-day notice to Congress and substantive rationale, and that the former officials were illegally barred from their duties. The lawsuit seeks to overturn their dismissals, arguing they remain inspectors general until legally removed. This action follows bipartisan congressional concern and is one of many legal challenges against the Trump administration regarding the dismissal of government officials.

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John Q. Hosedrinker
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Trump Lawsuit: Firing of Ethics Enforcer Violated Century of Precedent

Two lawsuits filed within a week challenge President Trump’s dismissals of Biden-appointed officials. Hampton Dellinger, the former head of the Office of Special Counsel, and Gwynne A. Wilcox, a former National Labor Relations Board employee, allege unlawful termination, citing violations of established removal procedures and a century of legal precedent protecting independent agency officials. Both lawsuits contend that the dismissals were politically motivated and without proper cause. The plaintiffs argue these actions undermine the independence of crucial government agencies and jeopardize their ability to fulfill their statutory mandates.

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John Q. Hosedrinker

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