I am writing to express my deep concern regarding recent reports of the dismissal of numerous Inspectors General by the White House personnel office. According to these reports, as many as 15 to 17 Inspectors General have been terminated. These dismissals raise serious legal and procedural concerns.
Federal law requires that Congress be given 30 days’ advance notice before the termination of an Inspector General and that a written explanation for the dismissal be provided. It appears that these statutory requirements have not been met, which not only undermines the oversight responsibilities of Congress but also raises questions about the legality of the dismissals.
The Inspectors General play a vital role in ensuring accountability, transparency, and integrity within the federal government. Their independence is critical to maintaining public trust in our institutions. The actions taken by the administration to dismiss these officials without proper adherence to the law appear to exceed the president’s authority and constitute an illegal consolidation of power.
I respectfully urge you to hold the president accountable for these actions. It is essential that Congress ensures the statutory procedures governing the dismissal of Inspectors General are upheld and that the purported terminations are deemed ineffective unless and until the required procedures are followed.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I appreciate your leadership and commitment to protecting the rule of law and the checks and balances fundamental to our democracy.
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