Judge Rules Trump Can’t Fire Head of Federal Watchdog Agency Without Cause

A federal judge in Washington blocked the Trump administration from removing the top official at a federal watchdog agency, granting a permanent injunction in favor of Hampton Dellinger to remain as head of the Office of Special Counsel. Judge Amy Berman Jackson emphasized the agency’s role in protecting whistle-blowers and the need for cause stipulated under the law for removal, preventing interference with Dellinger’s work. The administration plans to appeal the ruling, potentially leading to a Supreme Court decision after a temporary block was previously upheld.

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