The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed President Trump’s decision to fire Hampton Dellinger to stand.
The appeals court granted a motion to stay Judge Amy Berman Jackson’s order, which reinstated the Biden holdover.
Earlier this week, Obama judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled in favor of Hampton Dellinger, declaring his firing illegal.
Last month, President Trump fired Hampton Dellinger, Special Counsel of the Office of Special Counsel (distinct from a special counsel appointed as a federal prosecutor).
On Saturday, Judge Jackson ruled that Hampton Dellinger’s removal was unlawful and issued a judgment declaring his firing illegal.
DOJ counsel argued that, under Article II, President Trump has the authority to fire subordinates without cause.
DOJ lawyers correctly argued that Judge Jackson has no authority to reinstate Dellinger, asserting that her order infringes on the president’s power.
Judge Jackson remained defiant on Saturday, claiming that Article II does not grant the executive branch the authority to fire Dellinger.
Earlier this week, DOJ lawyers appealed Judge Jackson’s order.
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