Fired immigration judge sues Trump admin: 'They fired me for protected class'

Legal & HR Concerns - Over 100 immigration judges have been fired or pushed out since President Trump took office [1] - Tanya Nemar is suing the administration for wrongful termination, alleging violation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the First Amendment [1][2] - Nemar believes she was fired due to her dual citizenship (Lebanon), previous run for office as a Democrat, and gender [2][4] - DOJ's response to the lawsuit argues that Title 7 is unconstitutional and the president can fire any federal employee at will [9] - The lawsuit raises concerns about the potential loss of basic protections against discrimination, retaliation, and abuse for approximately 4 million civil servants [15] Executive Power & Judicial Review - The Supreme Court has previously ruled in favor of executive power in firing cases [10] - The plaintiff's attorney argues that Supreme Court precedent, dating back to the 1880s, establishes Congress's power to protect the civil service [11] - The case is considered precarious because a Supreme Court ruling in favor of the president could significantly broaden executive power [13] Allegations of Discrimination - Nemar claims she was not given a reason for her termination despite asking multiple supervisors [3][4] - Nemar was repeatedly asked by the DOJ if she would denounce her Lebanese citizenship [5] - Nemar believes the administration may have been concerned about how she might rule on immigration cases, potentially hindering deportation efforts [7]