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Jan 19, 2026 Brandon Wright filed suit against DHS over his firing after criticizing Kristi Noem Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The case challenged alleged retaliation against a federal employee and raised questions about speech rights and civil-service review.
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- Wright v. Noem (D.D.C.) 1:26-cv-00144 — Case filed — Case filed On January 19, 2026 Brandon Wright, a former civil servant and employee of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) filed suit against the DHS and an unknown woman, defendant Doe, alleging that his
- Fired DHS worker sues agency over termination after criticizing Kristi Noem — Brandon Wright, a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employee, has filed a federal lawsuit against the DHS, claiming his termination violated his First Amendment rights.
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Week 53 – 2026-01-17–2026-01-23
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