Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Remove Special Counsel in Major Legal Setback!

In a significant blow to President Donald Trump, a U.S. court has ruled that his attempt to remove Hampton Dellinger, the head of a federal agency, was unlawful. The court’s decision means that Dellinger should remain in his position, and Trump’s move to fire him is against the law. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson sided with Dellinger in a legal battle over whether the president has the authority to remove leaders of independent agencies.

Could This Go to the Supreme Court?

This ruling has the potential to escalate all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Dellinger, who was removed from his post, filed a lawsuit against Trump last month. According to current laws, a president can only remove special counsels if there are serious reasons like incapacity, neglect, or misconduct. Dellinger was appointed by Democratic President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate in 2024 for a five-year term.

Dellinger Challenges Trump’s Decision

Judge Jackson dismissed the Trump administration’s argument that the protections for special counsels are unconstitutional. She pointed out that if the president could remove a special counsel at will, it would negatively impact their ability to do their job impartially. Jackson emphasized that special counsels need to be able to continue their work without political interference, regardless of who holds office.

This ruling comes at a critical time, as Dellinger is also challenging the Trump administration’s mass firing of probationary employees. Recently, a federal board stepped in to stop the firing of several employees, as Dellinger argued their dismissals might not be legal. Expressing his gratitude for the court’s ruling, Dellinger said in a statement on Saturday, “I’m really happy and grateful that the court recognized the importance and legality of the protection Congress gave to my position.”