Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Oust Federal Watchdog, Upholding Legal Protections for Special Counsel
Washington — A significant ruling by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson has halted the removal of Hampton Dellinger, Special Counsel of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), deeming his firing by the Trump administration unlawful. The court’s decision underscores a critical safeguard of the independence afforded to federal oversight bodies. The action stems from a direct email dated February 7, from Sergio Gor, director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, which bluntly stated Dellinger’s termination without specifying a cause. This move conflicts with the statutory provisions that protect the position’s tenure, highlighting … Read more