A Washington judge ruled that Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, must remain in his position, rejecting President Trump’s bid to remove him. The ruling emphasized that Dellinger’s protections under the law prevent his dismissal without cause, such as inefficiency or malfeasance. Judge Amy Berman Jackson highlighted the importance of the Special Counsel's role in safeguarding federal employees from retaliation. The Justice Department plans to appeal this decision, confirming that the legal battle will likely escalate to the Supreme Court once again.
"The Special Counsel is supposed to withstand the winds of political change and help ensure that no government servant of either party becomes the subject of prohibited employment practices."
"Allowing the president to remove the special counsel at will would have a chilling effect on his crucial duties, which include guarding the federal workforce from retaliation for whistleblowing."
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