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Judge Declares Probationary Firings Illegal, No Reinstatement

9/26/2025

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Judge Rules Firings Illegal

U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled the firings of probationary employees illegal but did not reinstate them, citing Supreme Court precedents.
Alsup said many terminated employees had moved on and would not return to their positions.
Ana Reyes found eight inspectors general unlawfully fired without notice, with the government appealing.

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Strzok's Lawsuit Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed Peter Strzok's lawsuit alleging illegal FBI firing for insufficient evidence of rights violations.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the ruling did not address the termination's appropriateness.
The full opinion remains sealed until September 30, 2025, pending objections from involved parties.
Strzok can appeal the decision to the D.C. Circuit Court.

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Judge Rules Firings Illegal

U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled the firings of probationary employees illegal but did not reinstate them, citing Supreme Court precedents.
Alsup said many terminated employees had moved on and would not return to their positions.
Ana Reyes found eight inspectors general unlawfully fired without notice, with the government appealing.

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