Hampton Dellinger (Special Counsel)

President fires Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger; litigation ensues

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President Trump fired Hampton Dellinger from his position as head of the Office of Special Counsel via email on Friday night, February 7, 2025, stating simply “your position…is terminated, effective immediately.” Dellinger immediately sued, arguing his removal violated statutory …

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