#dellinger — Public Fediverse posts

Rachel Maddow is interviewing #HamptonDellinger on her show tonight.

For more info:

https://masto.ai/@Nonilex/114112857303923242

#Dellinger #law #IndependentJudiciary #watchdog #whistleblower #SpecialCounsel

The Office of #SpecialCounsel investigates #whistleblower complaints & protects #GovernmentEmployees from #mistreatment in the federal workplace.

#Dellinger, a Senate-confirmed appointee of President #Biden, was fired in a short email from the #Trump WH in Feb. He sued the admin to stop his ouster, saying it violated a #law barring the president from removing him except for “inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.” His 5-year term was supposed to last until 2029.

#corruption

The panel of 3 judges from the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit said the govt had met the “stringent requirements” for securing a stay while the court considers the #Trump admin’s appeal in the case.

The brief order had no noted dissents from the judges, who were appointed by presidents from both parties. It said a full opinion would be forthcoming.

#law #Independent #Watchdog #Dellinger #FederalAgencies #ChecksAndBalances #corruption

Appeals court allows #Trump admin to temporarily remove #watchdog lawyer #HamptonDellinger

A federal appeals court on Wed allowed Trump to temporarily remove the head of an #independent watchdog agency who was investigating the admin’s #MassFirings of probationary #FederalWorkers.

In a 2-pg order, the court granted the Trump admin’s request to stay a lower court ruling that blocked Trump from summarily firing #Dellinger, head of the Office of #SpecialCounsel.

#law
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/03/05/court-decision-trump-administration-hampton-dellinger/

Will President Trump’s power to dismiss special counsels be upheld? A recent federal appeals court ruling permits the Trump administration to proceed with Hampton Dellinger’s termination while a lawsuit against this action is pending. Dellinger, appointed by Biden, argues that his firing violates federal law. With oral arguments slated for April, the insights from this critical case are unfolding. Read more here: [Source](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/05/appeals-court-allows-trump-administration-to-remove-federal-ethics-watchdog.html) #SupremeCourt #Dellinger #Trump #LegalNews

#BBCNews - Trump appeals to Supreme Court over firing of US agency boss
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgpgeve76qo
#Dellinger #ethics #whistleblowers

A federal judge temporarily reinstalled the head of the Office of the Special Counsel,
allowing #Hampton #Dellinger to return to his post after he was fired Friday by Trump.

The order from #Judge #Amy #Berman #Jackson temporarily rebuffs Dellinger’s firing, allowing him to return to work through the end of the day Thursday.

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5137487-judge-whistleblower-protection-office/