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Judge Rules Trump's Dismissal of Whistleblower Chief Unlawful

3/2/2025

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In a significant ruling, a federal judge declared President Trump's dismissal of Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Special Counsel, unlawful. Judge Amy Berman Jackson underscored the vital role of Dellinger's independence in safeguarding whistleblowers. As the Trump administration gears up to appeal, the case could soon reach the Supreme Court, with Dellinger retaining his position for now.

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In a significant ruling, a federal judge declared President Trump's dismissal of Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Special Counsel, unlawful. Judge Amy Berman Jackson underscored the vital role of Dellinger's independence in safeguarding whistleblowers. As the Trump administration gears up to appeal, the case could soon reach the Supreme Court, with Dellinger retaining his position for now.