Fired by the Trump Administration, several high-ranking federal government officials are now suing the government for unlawful termination. All of these cases cite a unanimous decision in the 1935 Supreme Court case, Humphrey’s Executor.
At first glance, the cases present competing wants: Fired government officials want their jobs back; President Trump simply wants to appoint ranking officials within the executive branch. Courts are asked to weigh the conflicting demands.
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