US EditionFederal judge refuses to reinstate eight former inspectors general fired by Trump administration
A federal judge ruled Trump violated the Inspector General Act by firing watchdogs without required notice or reasons but denied their reinstatement due to lack of irreparable harm.
- District Judge Ana Reyes stated that former President Donald Trump likely violated federal law by firing eight inspectors general, but their removals did not cause enough harm to warrant reinstatement before the lawsuit is concluded.
- The eight inspectors general were among those removed by Trump in January, receiving identical emails citing 'changing priorities' without the required notice or explanation.
- Judge Reyes acknowledged their 'exceptional service' as inspectors general and noted that they deserved better from their government.
- Plaintiffs' attorneys claimed the firings were unlawful due to the failure to provide the required 30-day notice to Congress and specific reasons for the removals.
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Judge will not reinstate US government watchdogs despite unlawful firings
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to reinstate eight inspectors general despite finding President Donald Trump unlawfully fired them by failing to notify Congress and justify their removals.
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