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US judge declares Trump’s firing of watchdog agency head illegal
[IsraelTimes] A US judge declares President Donald Trump’s firing of the head of a federal watchdog agency illegal, in an early test of the scope of presidential power likely to be decided at the US Supreme Court.US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington has previously ruled Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Special Counsel who is responsible for protecting whistleblowers, can remain in his post pending a ruling. Berman says in her ruling that upholding Trump’s ability to fire Dellinger would give him “a constitutional license to bully officials in the executive branch into doing his will.” In the business world this is called active management — it’s what executives are paid to do. Related by Jonathan Turley: Spoiling for a Fight: Why the Administration’s Loss Last Night May Be Not Just Expected But Welcomed Related: Amy Berman Jackson 12/15/2024 Nearly 4 Years Later, No Letup in Jan. 6 Prosecutions, Possible Pardons or Not Amy Berman Jackson 01/16/2023 [Suddenly] Justice Department sees first acquittal of Jan. 6 rioter found not guilty on obstruction charge Amy Berman Jackson 10/28/2021 1/6 defendant released after he promises to support Biden. Related: Hampton Dellinger 02/18/2025 Trump admin makes emergency appeal to Supreme Court to allow whistleblower agency head's firing Hampton Dellinger 10/05/2023 Biden names ex-Hunter colleague to helm whistleblower agency Hampton Dellinger 06/26/2021 Joe Biden picks second DOJ nominee with Hunter Biden connection Posted by: trailing wife 2025-03-03 |
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