Trump’s Firing of Whistleblower Agency Head Ruled Unlawful (1)

A federal judge ruled that the head of an independent US agency that protects government whistleblowers was unlawfully fired last month by President Donald Trump, even as the White House aims to get the case on a fast-track to the Supreme Court.

US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson on Saturday entered judgment in favor of Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, and issued a permanent injunction barring his dismissal or recognition of any attempted replacement.

Congress “took pains” to insulate the role “to some degree” from the president when the position was created, the Washington-based ...