Head of agency that protects whistleblowers sues Trump over firing
The head of the federal agency that seeks to protect whistleblowers has filed a lawsuit saying he was illegally fired by President Donald Trump
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 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.
Ethics and whistleblower officials fired by Trump
Hampton Dellinger, the ousted head of the Office of Special Counsel, filed a lawsuit that argued his removal was unlawful.
Head of US whistleblower office alleges Trump improperly fired him
President Donald Trump fired the head of a U.S. watchdog agency focused on protecting government whistleblowers, the official said on Monday in a lawsuit alleging that his removal was unlawful. Hampton Dellinger,
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 ...
'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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.