Attempt to remove head of the office of special counsel is key test of executive branch’s battle with US judiciary to reshape federal governmentDonald Trump’s administration has asked the supreme court to approve the firing of the head of a federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers in the first appeal of Trump’s new term and a key test of his battle with the judicial branch.Hampton Dellinger, the head of the office of the special counsel (OSC), is among the fired government watchdogs who have sued the Trump administration, arguing that their dismissals were illegal and that they should be reinstated. Continue reading...
The Trump administration has filed its first Supreme Court appeal regarding the firing of government watchdog Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), which protects whistleblowers and enforces the Hatch Act. Dellinger, who was fired without cause, sued the administration, arguing his dismissal was illegal. A federal judge reinstated him, stating Congress intended to protect the OSC's independence. The administration argues the judge's order undermines presidential authority, marking a significant test of executive vs. judicial power. The case could set a precedent, with the administration facing over 70 lawsuits.
