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8 inspectors general fired by Trump file a federal lawsuit claiming their terminations were unlawful

Eight former inspectors general filed a lawsuit claiming their terminations by President Donald Trump were "unlawful and unjustified" and interfered with their oversight duties.
The inspectors general stated that they were not given a "substantive, case-specific rationale" for their removal from office.
Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin expressed concern over the firings, stating they were done "unlawfully and arbitrarily" in a letter to President Trump.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the firings, stating the administration would "win in court" regarding the legal challenge.

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Washington Examiner

Inspectors general stress impartiality following mass Trump firings

Several former inspectors general have spoken out about the importance of independent oversight following President Donald Trump’s decision to fire more than a dozen active IGs during the first days of his administration. Trump fired 17 inspectors general during his first days in office, eight of whom have filed a lawsuit claiming that the president... The post Inspectors general stress impartiality following mass Trump firings appeared first on…

9 days ago·Washington, United States

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jurist.org

US Inspectors General sues Trump administration for unlawful termination

Several recently removed US inspectors general (IGs) filed suit on Wednesday against Trump and his administration, seeking reinstatement of their previously held agency positions from which they were terminated, and an injunction against the Trump administration. Alleging that their terminations were illegal and politically-motivated, the IGs seek a legal declaration that their attempted removals were invalid, in addition to an injunction preven…

9 days ago

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Democracy Now!

Fired Gov’t Watchdogs Sue Trump; Judge Lifts Freeze on Federal Worker Buyout

Eight inspectors general fired by Trump last month filed a lawsuit arguing their dismissals were “unlawful and unjustified.” Federal law requires a president to give Congress 30 days’ notice and provide a “substantive rationale” before firing Senate-confirmed watchdogs. This comes as a federal judge on Wednesday lifted a freeze on Trump’s buyout offer for government workers, part of a plan by DOGE — Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficienc…

10 days ago·New York, United States

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Orlando Sentinel

Commentary: Deleting inspectors general helps delete our democracy

On Inauguration Day, crowds cheered the new president of the United States, seated in an open arena, signing a flurry of presidential orders. They were oblivious to the destructive chaos that would quickly follow. As a former assistant inspector general and retired U.S. foreign service officer, my mind focused on one singular action: the firing of over 18 seasoned inspectors general — taxpayer watchdogs. This action raised questions as to the re…

10 days ago·Orlando, United States

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Military.com

Trump Firings of Inspectors General Violated Federal Law, Pentagon and VA Watchdogs Say in New Lawsuit

The IGs allege that Trump failed to notify Congress about the firings at least 30 days before they occurred and did not provide a "substantive, case-specific rationale" for the terminations as required by federal law, according to the filing.

11 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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Straight Arrow News

8 US inspectors general fired last month suing Trump administration

Eight U.S. inspectors general fired last month by President Donald Trump are suing the administration to get their jobs back. The lawsuit announced on Wednesday accuses Trump of breaking the law by failing to give U.S. Congress 30-days' notice and a valid explanation for their terminations. The lawsuit cites a 2022 federal law requiring the U.S. president to notify Congress a month before they dismiss an inspector general and give a detailed rea…

11 days ago

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