Judge tells government watchdogs fired by Trump there's not much she can do for them
- Eight inspectors general were fired by President Trump shortly after he began his second term.
- U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes indicated that reinstating the inspectors general would be "exceedingly difficult" despite acknowledging potential legal violations in the firings.
- Judge Reyes stated the president's authority to remove executive personnel is backed by the Constitution, saying the firings may have broken legal norms but were not necessarily illegal.
- This case highlights the strength of presidential authority in dismissing inspectors general, casting doubt on the plaintiffs' likelihood of victory in reinstatement efforts.
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Judge tells government watchdogs fired by Trump there’s not much she can do for them
close Video Trump’s agenda is getting tied up in the courts, says Lauren Simonetti. ‘The Big Weekend Show’ panelists discuss the legal fight over deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members. Eight inspectors general abruptly fired by President Donald Trump at the start of his second term appeared in federal court Thursday to challenge their dismissals — a long-shot case that nonetheless sparked fireworks during oral arguments. U.S. Distri…
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