Overview
- Tania Nemer filed suit in D.C. federal court alleging she was terminated on Feb. 5 because of her sex, Lebanese national origin, and prior Democratic candidacy.
- The complaint says DOJ’s Equal Employment Opportunity office dismissed her administrative case in September, concluding Title VII does not constrain at‑will removal under Article II.
- Nemer seeks reinstatement, rescission of her termination, and front and back pay, and also raises a First Amendment claim tied to her past political activity.
- Her filing follows reports that eight immigration judges at New York City’s 26 Federal Plaza were fired on Monday, with union and DOJ officials confirming the dismissals.
- Advocates report roughly 90 to more than 100 immigration judges have been removed or pushed out this year, straining a system already burdened by more than 3 million pending cases; DOJ declined comment on the lawsuit.