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Eight former federal inspectors general (IGs) have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration, alleging that their recent terminations were unlawful and violated federal statutes designed to protect the independence of government watchdogs. The plaintiffs are seeking reinstatement to their positions and a judicial declaration that their dismissals were illegal.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, contends that the Trump administration failed to provide the legally required 30-day notice to Congress before removing the IGs, as mandated by the. . .
