It doesn't happen again.

lesson learned from Trump-fired watchdogs sue, seek reinstatement by court

Several former government watchdogs who were fired by the Trump administration are suing to get their jobs back.

In addition to seeking reinstatement, they're asking a federal judge to make sure it doesn't happen again. The group is asking for $75,000 in damages and lost wages.

The Office of Personnel Management says 15 individuals have been appointed since January 2017 and were not selected by the president or confirmed by Congress. They are not entitled to back pay, according to OPM's attorney.

In their lawsuit against the government, the fired watchdogs say they were political appointees who should be able to serve through changes in administrations without facing retaliation. The suit says the Office of Special Counsel and the Government Accountability Board, which oversee the watchdogs, have a constitutional right to have a permanent, nonpartisan inspector general appointed by the President.

The former inspectors general are suing for damages, lost wages and reinstatement.

This group is also asking the court to make sure that when there's a change of administration, political appointees can continue serving without being fired. The watchdogs say they should be able to serve through changes in administrations without facing retaliation.

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