The Trump administration has filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court, seeking to permit the firing of Hampton Dellinger, the head of the federal whistleblower agency. This action follows a judge’s temporary reinstatement of Dellinger, who contends that he can only be dismissed for performance-related reasons. The Supreme Court, with its conservative majority, is expected to hear the case after Presidents Day. This move could significantly impact the landscape for whistleblowers. Stay updated on this developing story.
Sources:
– https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-administration-f2455731efaf92678940bf11c63f7fe8
– https://www.local10.com/news/politics/2025/02/16/trump-administration-wants-the-supreme-court-to-permit-the-firing-of-whistleblower-agency-head/
– https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/2025/02/16/trump-administration-wants-the-supreme-court-to-permit-the-firing-of-whistleblower-agency-head/
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