WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) -Eight U.S. inspectors general sued President Donald Trump and his administration on Wednesday over his decision to fire them from their role as independent checks on abuse and mismanagement,

It’s not immediately clear whether the firings are legal, as the Trump administration is required to give a 30-day notice.

The lawsuit claims the president failed to notify Congress or provide reasons for termination.

Paul K. Martin, appointed by President Joe Biden in December 2023, was informed of his dismissal through an email from the White House.

USAID Inspector General Paul Martin was told Tuesday he was immediately terminated from his position, CNN reported, citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter. Martin published a report Monday saying the Trump administration’s targeting of USAID’s staff and foreign assistance resources made it harder to respond to allegations of misused humanitarian assistance and hindered USAID’s ability to vet aid recipients for potential terrorist ties.

Paul Martin's office put out a report Monday detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s push for drastic cuts at the agency.

Eight of the 17 inspectors general fired by President Donald Trump have joined together in a lawsuit, alleging he violated the 30-day heads-up law. Congress must be notified 30 days in advance before firing an inspector general,