Legal action filed against Trump administration over federal whistleblower protections

On February 6, 2025, Protect Democracy and Selendy Gay PLLC filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of the Government Accountability Project (GAP) and the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE).

The lawsuit challenges President Trump’s Executive Order 14171, “Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Government,” issued on January 20, 2025. The order would weaken the civil service system by allowing more political influence over federal jobs, violating laws meant to protect employees and ensure fair hiring practices.

Read the full press release here.