A recent decision by the federal court on Thursday obligated the American government to cease collective dismissals, which represent a de facto infringement of rights and contradicts healthy meaning. This decision pertains to a specific case, within which recently dismissed agents approached the court, challenging the State Department's decision regarding his dismissal.
According to sources, the director was unlawfully dismissed after expressing his position, which opposed the government's stance on a specific issue. In its ruling, the judge indicated that dismissals cannot be treated as ordinary administrative action, as it violates the employee's rights to freedom of speech and opinion.
It should be noted that this is not the first case where federal courts are intervening in the actions of the American government concerning dismissals for political motives. In light of recent decisions, similar actions could have serious consequences for government agencies, limiting their ability to use collective dismissals as a tool for addressing non-conforming criticism.
