Trump Administration Appeals US Judge's Reinstatement of Fired Special Counsel
"While administrative stays are more common in appellate courts, district courts have recognized their applicability in cases seeking emergency relief—including in this District," U.S. District Senior Judge Amy Berman Jackson wrote in a minute order temporarily reinstating Hampton Dellinger as special counsel of the Office of Special Counsel.
Federal Judge Sides With Ethics Watchdog Protecting Whistleblowers Fired By Trump and Reinstates Him
A federal judge has reinstated the head of a federal ethics agency after President Donald Trump tried to quietly fire him, marking the latest in a series of illegal terminations attempted by the Trump administration.
Trump fires top US ethics official and head of agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers
President Donald Trump has fired the federal government’s top ethics official as well as the leader of the agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers.
Judge grants top whistleblower advocate reprieve after he sued Trump over firing
The head of the independent Office of Special Counsel claims President Trump illegally fired him, the latest in a string of firings that may violate federal law.
Judge orders whistleblower official reinstated after Trump fired him
A federal judge has ordered Hampton Dellinger to be reinstated as head of the Office of Special Counsel while a court fight continues over his removal by President Donald Trump.
Official’s firing is reversed by judge
A judge on Monday ordered the fired head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers to be reinstated while a court fight continues over his removal by President Donald Trump.
Head of the agency that protects whistleblowers sues Trump, saying his firing was illegal
His termination comes as Trump’s Republican administration is testing the limits of well-established civil service protections by moving to dismantle federal agencies and push out staffers.
Judge to Trump-terminated ethics watchdog: You’re un-fired
A federal judge reined in President Donald Trump’s firing spree Monday, ruling that a federal ethics watchdog can return to his job for at least a few days while the judge receives more detailed legal arguments about the case.
Trump Quietly Fires Watchdog Overseeing Corruption In Government
Hampton Dellinger, who was the head of the Office of Special Counsel at the Justice Department, is fighting back with a lawsuit.
'Intrudes on the President's lawful authority': Trump DOJ fires back at judge who let Biden ethics enforcer keep job with motions to stay her order
President Donald Trump is doubling down on his attempt to boot the Biden administration's top ethics enforcer, Hampton ...
Trump Administration Challenges Fired Special Counsel's Reprieve
The Trump administration is challenging a federal court’s decision to let Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger temporarily stay ...
Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says
A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed ...
Ex-FEMA higher-up who told staffers to avoid pro-Trump hurricane victims engaged in illegal political activity: federal watchdog
Engaging in political activity while on duty and using her official authority or influence to interfere with or affect the ...
Can Trump simply dismiss federal officials as he pleases?
Laws governing several, lesser-known agencies protect certain officials from removal, except for cause. Trump is betting ...
Trump’s power to fire executive branch officials will be tested in another lawsuit
The lawsuit from Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger is the latest case that will test the president’s power to fire officials ...
Maddow Blog | The list of Trump’s legally dubious firings keeps getting longer
When taking stock of Donald Trump's overt hostility toward the rule of law, don't forget his list of legally dubious firings.