The DC Circuit Court of Appeals made a ruling in a case involving Hampton Dellinger, despite his attempts to block the court's decision. This ruling has significant implications regarding presidential power and the authority of agency heads.
1. Court Decision: The DC Circuit Court ruled against Hampton Dellinger, with judges appointed by different administrations (Bush, Obama, and Trump) unanimously deciding that the government met its burden of proof.
2. Presidential Power: The court referenced previous rulings (Seila Law and Collins) affirming that the Constitution limits Congress and the courts from imposing restrictions on the President's authority to remove agency heads. They stated that the President cannot have his power over executive officers regulated.
3. Dellinger's Authority: The court supported the notion that Dellinger had sufficient authority to counteract directives from former President Trump. This included Dellinger's actions to reinstate many employees dismissed by Trump.
4. Outcome of Legal Battle: Despite Dellinger's efforts to continue fighting the case in courtincluding attempts to prevent the issuance of a rulinghe ultimately decided to end his legal struggles and step down as Special Counsel.
5. Legal Maneuvers: Dellinger filed a motion to dismiss his appeal after he lost in court, claiming that the issues were now moot and requested that both sides bear their own costs. However, the appeals court upheld the government's motion for a stay, confirming their authority in the case.
Hampton Dellinger's legal fight against the decision to dismiss him from his position as Special Counsel has concluded with the court ruling firmly in favor of the government. This case emphasizes the extent of presidential power in the appointment and removal of federal agency heads and could set precedents for future cases with similar circumstances.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/03/dc-circuit-court-crushes-hampton-dellinger-final-decision/
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