Judge blocks firing of intelligence agency employees who worked on DEI programs
Source: Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Virginia blocked the Trump administration’s move to fire more than a dozen intelligence agency employees who worked on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
U.S. District Judge Anthony J. Trenga granted a preliminary injunction Monday that prohibits the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from firing 19 workers who challenged their terminations.
In a written decision published Tuesday, Trenga said the government must allow the employees to seek reassignment or appeal their termination as set forth in employment rules governing their agencies.
Trenga, who was nominated by Republican President George W. Bush, said the employees should remain on paid administrative leave or be reinstated. He said he would review decisions to terminate any employees to ensure they had been given a chance to appeal or be reassigned under the order.
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Biography of Anthony J. Trenga:
Nominated by George W. Bush on July 17, 2008, to a seat vacated by Walter D. Kelley. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 2008, and received commission on October 14, 2008. Assumed senior status on June 1, 2021.
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