JURIST

MARCH 5, 2025

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump from firing the Democratic chair of the US Merit System Protection Board (MSPB). 1202, unless she is earlier removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office under that statute.

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Under the 1978 federal law creating the Office of Special Counsel , Dellinger could be removed from his position only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected the governments appeal, holding that the appeals court lacked the authority to consider it.

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Above The Law

MARCH 26, 2025

Plaintiffs, including 19 states and the District of Columbia, argued that the terminations were illegal reductions in force (RIFs) conducted without the required 60-day notice to states, violating the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Dellinger argued that his termination violated 5 U.S.C.

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