The agency chief, who was revived by a federal judge after being fired by President Donald Trump, expressed public opposition to the termination of federal employees in the government on Monday.

Hampton Dillinger, Special Advisor Director, I said Dismissing probation employees without individual causes “appears to violate reasonable readings of the law, particularly provisions establishing rules for enforcement reductions.”

“Since the passage of the Civil Service Reform Act in 1978, the principles of the Merit System have guided how federal agencies should hire, manage, and remove federal employees when necessary.” Dellinger wrote in a statement. “These principles establish that all federal employees, including those in probation, should be evaluated based on their individual performance.” (Related: Trump’s Action has government on the cusp of the constitutional reset)

Dellinger has submitted a request to the US Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) to suspend termination of six probation employees and is looking for ways to assist other employees in the same position. was shown.

In response to our complaints filed by W Alden Law Group, the OSC recommends suspending termination of federal employees on probation. The decision is currently a W MSPB with authority and precedent to approve termination suspension. If there is no decision, the pause will take effect on 2/27. pic.twitter.com/omuyhjhawd

– Democracy Forward (@democracyfwd) February 24, 2025

A federal employee, supported before left-wing organised democracy, filed a complaint with Dellinger on February 14th.

“We are honored to represent our federal employees on this issue and are pleased with this development,” writes Skye Perryman, Forward CEO of Democracy. statement. “We will continue to urge the OSC and MSPB to follow the law, protect federal workers, investigate fraud and protect civil servants’ independence and integrity. We will provide all legal tools. It will be used to protect those who serve Americans.”

Dillinger himself sued after urging federal judges to issue a temporary restraining order that restored him to the position after Trump fired him on February 7th.

supreme court I passed Friday granted a request to lift the Trump administration’s order, allowing it to remain until the deadline until February 26th. administration Discussed The order was “an unprecedented attack on the separation of power.”

The district court will hold a hearing on the issue Wednesday.

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