Office of Special Counsel
Coverage of Office of Special Counsel in the Nexus archive.
- Senator Accuses RFK Jr. of Election Interference
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) filed a Hatch Act complaint, accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of potential election interference. The complaint was sent to the Office of Special Counsel requesting an investigation.
- Judge dismisses suit by fired Yosemite ranger who hung trans pride flag in park
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former Yosemite national park ranger who was fired after displaying a transgender pride flag in the park. The judge ruled the ranger must follow the process outlined in the Civil Service Reform Act, requiring them to file a complaint with the office of special counsel.
- Judge finds no authority to reinstate Yosemite ranger fired for trans flag
A judge ruled that there is no authority to reinstate a Yosemite ranger who was fired for displaying a trans flag. The former ranger is now required to pursue claims through the Office of Special Counsel.