(FreePressBeacon.com) – In a new bold step, President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow him to fire Hampton Dillinger, head of an independent agency tasked with protecting government whistleblowers.
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The petition to the Supreme Court to uphold the dismissal of Hampton Dillinger is supposed to ensure executive authority to appoint officials aligned with the President’s vision.
The ongoing legal battle emphasizes a growing challenge against a decision made decades ago.
This request seeks to cement the President’s right to dismiss officials who do not align with his views.
The case could set a significant precedent impacting the executive branch’s authority.
Trump’s initiative aims to reduce the federal government’s size and influence.
Critics claim that this effort undermines agency independence.
However, the administration argues that the lower court’s decision to reinstate Dillinger is an unconstitutional overreach affecting presidential authority.
Dillinger, appointed by President Biden, was removed as part of Trump’s broader sweep of dismissals among federal officials refusing to align with his policies.
Following his dismissal, Dillinger filed a lawsuit, claiming his termination lacked cause as required by statute.
“Until now, as far as we are aware, no court in American history has wielded an injunction to force the president to retain an agency head,” said acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris, cited by The New York Post.
These legal challenges could prompt the Supreme Court to revisit the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor v. United States decision, which imposed for-cause removal protections for multi-member commissions.
Many, including Justices Thomas and Gorsuch, view this as a threat to constitutional structure.
Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris stated the Justice Department will not support the provisions limiting presidential authority in removing agency heads, potentially affecting agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and National Labor Relations Board.
Dillinger insists his role is vital given federal layoffs, filing to halt his dismissal.
As the Justice Department awaits a verdict, the situation poses a major test of executive power limits and the judiciary’s role in governance.
With just days left on the injunction blocking Dillinger’s dismissal, the eyes of the nation turn to the Supreme Court.
A ruling in favor of President Trump could redefine the balance of power in government, reinforcing the executive branch’s autonomy.
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