Court Rules Trump Illegally Removed Civil Service Board Member

A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction preventing President Trump from firing Cathy Harris, a board member of the Merit Systems Protection Board, citing that her removal was unlawful as it lacked proper justification. This ruling is part of a broader legal struggle concerning Trump's executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, with a recent lawsuit challenging provisions of these orders filed by the Chicago Women in Trades. Additionally, another ruling reinstated Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel, with the court affirming that the President's authority to remove such officials is limited to specific causes, such as inefficiency or misconduct. Trump's administration has faced multiple legal setbacks as courts scrutinize his efforts to reshape the federal workforce and enforce cost-cutting measures. The ongoing legal battles signal a contentious relationship between the current administration's policies and the judicial system, as various cases are poised to reach the Supreme Court for further review. These rulings highlight the courts' role in upholding protections for federal employees against partisan interference and potential retaliation.