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Feb 10, 2025 Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued an administrative stay on the termination of Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger through Feb. 13 Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
A court temporarily preserved the tenure of an independent watchdog official facing removal.
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- Case update — Dellinger v. Bessent (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00385 — Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued an administrative stay on Dellinger's termination through midnight on Feb. 13, 2025, while the parties submit their briefs.
- Judge blocks firing of special counsel — U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued a temporary order blocking the firing of U.S. Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger, who enforces federal whistleblower laws. Dellinger is challenging his removal as illegal, citing protections established by Congress.
- Appeal filed — Dellinger v. Bessent (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00385 — Defendants appealed to the D.C. Circuit ( case no. 25-5025 ), making an emergency motion to stay the district court's administrative stay.
- Dismissal entered — Dellinger v. Bessent (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00385 — The D.C. Circuit dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
- Temporary restraining order ruling — Dellinger v. Bessent (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00385 — Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the D.C. District Court granted a temporary restraining order , ordering that Dellinger shall continue to serve as Special Counsel and prohibiting defendants from denying him the resources and materials of his office.
- Stay pending appeal decided — Dellinger v. Bessent (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00385 — Defendants filed an appeal to the D.C. Circuit ( case no. 25-5028 ). In the district court, their motion for a stay pending appeal was denied .
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