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Federal Circuit Reviews DOJ Judge Dismissals, Democrats Warn Power Expansion

6/19/2026

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The Federal Circuit granted an en banc review of Jackler v. DOJ, challenging the 2025 dismissals of judges Megan Jackler and Brandon Jaroch.
The Merit Systems Protection Board said the judges were inferior officers who could be terminated.
DOJ Office of Legal Counsel said terminations were constitutional.
Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, filed an amicus brief warning the case could broaden presidential power to fire civil servants.

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The Federal Circuit granted an en banc review of Jackler v. DOJ, challenging the 2025 dismissals of judges Megan Jackler and Brandon Jaroch.
The Merit Systems Protection Board said the judges were inferior officers who could be terminated.
DOJ Office of Legal Counsel said terminations were constitutional.
Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, filed an amicus brief warning the case could broaden presidential power to fire civil servants.