Summary
Eight former inspectors general fired by Trump have sued, arguing their dismissals violated federal laws protecting oversight officials.
The 2022 Securing Inspector General Independence Act requires presidents to give Congress 30 days’ notice and a detailed rationale before firing inspectors general, which Trump allegedly ignored.
The lawsuit seeks to void their removals, asserting the firings were illegal and hindered their duties.
The case is among more than four dozen that have been filed challenging Trump’s actions.
This might actually be a good thing.
If Trump fires everybody, and everybody sues him in different lawsuits, he’ll be busy in courts for 4 years.
We can hope!
Or he’ll just ignore the court entirely.
Or, he’ll appoint lawyers to defend him, billing the US for their time, AND ignore the court’s proceedings.