Obama-appointed Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled in favor of Hampton Dellinger on Saturday, declaring his firing illegal.
President Trump fired Hampton Dellinger, Special Counsel of the Office of Special Counsel, a few weeks ago (not to be confused with a special counsel hired as a federal prosecutor).
However, shortly after the firing, Judge Jackson sided with Hampton Dellinger, issuing an administrative stay that let him keep his job.
Over a week ago, President Trump filed an emergency application to the U.S. Supreme Court. However, the high court held Trump’s request ‘in abeyance,’ meaning it could decide at a later date.
After a dramatic hearing on Wednesday, Judge Jackson extended a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to reinstate fired Biden holdover Hampton Dellinger. The TRO was extended until Saturday, March 1.
On Saturday, Judge Jackson ruled that Hampton Dellinger’s removal was unlawful and entered a judgment declaring his firing illegal.
DOJ counsel argued that, under Article II, President Trump can fire subordinates without cause.
DOJ lawyers rightly argued that Judge Jackson has ZERO authority to reinstate Dellinger, stating that her order infringes on a President’s power.
Judge Jackson remained defiant on Saturday, claiming Article II did not grant the executive the authority to fire Dellinger.
Trump is expected to seek an immediate decision from the Supreme Court.
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