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


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, February 12th 2025 at 10:20 GMT by Click2Houston   Print publication without navigation

  • Eight government watchdogs have sued the Trump administration over their mass firing that removed oversight of his new administration.

Eight inspectors general who were fired by former President Donald Trump in 2020 have filed a federal lawsuit claiming their terminations were unlawful. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges that Trump's actions violated the Inspector General Act, which is designed to protect the independence of inspectors general. The plaintiffs argue that their dismissals were retaliatory, aimed at silencing their oversight of government operations and potential misconduct. They are seeking reinstatement, back pay, and damages, asserting that their firings were part of a broader pattern of undermining government accountability and transparency. The lawsuit names Trump, along with several of his administration officials, as defendants.

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