US Supreme court blocks Trump’s dismissal of whistleblower agency head

The United States Supreme Court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss Hampton Dellinger, the head of an independent agency responsible for investigating whistleblower complaints.

This ruling ensures that Dellinger will remain in office at least until February 26, when a lower court hearing will further examine the matter.

Dellinger, appointed by former President Joe Biden in 2024 for a five-year term as head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), was dismissed via email by White House officials shortly after Trump returned to power.

The Office of Special Counsel is tasked with investigating whistleblower claims within the federal government and ensuring protection for employees who report misconduct.

This case is the first legal challenge to reach the Supreme Court following Trump’s return to office. Meanwhile, several lawsuits related to his executive orders, immigration policies, and government dismissals are pending in lower courts.

Supreme Court’s Ruling

The Supreme Court's decision did not resolve the case but placed a temporary hold on Dellinger’s dismissal while legal proceedings continue.

The ruling was not unanimous, with four justices—two conservatives and two liberals—dissenting. Conservative Justices Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito argued that the lower court overstepped its authority in temporarily reinstating Dellinger, while liberal Justices Sonia Sotomayor...

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