Head of the agency that protects whistleblowers sues Trump, saying his firing was illegal

Summary

Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, sued Donald Trump, claiming his dismissal was unlawful.

The agency, which protects whistleblowers and enforces the Hatch Act, allows presidential removal only for cause.

Dellinger, appointed for a five-year term, argues Trump’s firing lacks legal justification and is part of a broader effort to dismantle federal agencies.

His lawsuit challenges Trump’s push to remove civil servants. Legal experts see this as a test of long-standing job protections.