Fired head of the agency that protects whistleblowers sues Trump, saying he was ousted illegally
- Posted on February 10, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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Fired head of the agency that protects whistleblowers sues Trump, saying he was ousted illegally
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Hampton Dellinger's termination comes as Trump's administration tests the limits of well-established civil service protections by moving to dismantle federal agencies and push out staffers.