Politics

Bondi Sued Over Sex Discrimination as Female Judge Challenges Trump-Era Firing

By CM Chaney · December 2, 2025

A former U.S. Immigration Judge has filed a landmark discrimination lawsuit that could reshape federal employment law and civil service protections. According to a report by The Washington Post, Tania Nemer filed suit against Attorney General Pam Bondi in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging violations of both the First Amendment and Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Discrimination Claims

Nemer, who holds dual U.S.-Lebanese citizenship, alleges she was dismissed from her position just 15 days into Trump’s second term, despite receiving “the highest possible performance rating” during her tenure. As detailed in The New York Times coverage, the lawsuit claims she was terminated due to three discriminatory factors: her gender, her status as a dual citizen, and her previous political activities as a Democratic candidate for local office in Ohio.

According to CNN’s legal analysis, Nathaniel Zelinsky, her attorney from the Washington Litigation Group, stated “This is a case in which the President of the United States has asserted a constitutional right to discriminate against federal employees.”

Constitutional Questions at Stake

The case raises profound questions about executive power limits and civil service protections. A Reuters investigation revealed that the Justice Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity office dismissed Nemer’s initial discrimination complaint, claiming the president’s removal power under Article II of the Constitution supersedes Title VII protections.

Broader Implications and Industry Response

The lawsuit has sent shockwaves through the legal community, with Law360’s analysis suggesting it could fundamentally alter the relationship between executive authority and federal employee protections. The American Bar Association has filed an amicus brief supporting Nemer’s position, arguing that unlimited presidential power to terminate federal employees would “effectively nullify decades of civil rights progress.”

The timing is particularly significant, as POLITICO reports that more than 100 immigration judges out of approximately 700 have been fired or pushed out since Trump returned to office in January. This pattern has raised concerns among civil rights advocates and government watchdog groups.

The Associated Press reports that several former federal judges have come forward supporting Nemer’s case, sharing their own experiences of political pressure and discrimination. These testimonies could strengthen the constitutional challenge and potentially lead to broader reforms in federal employment protections.

The case has also drawn attention from Congress, with The Hill reporting that several senators are calling for oversight hearings into the administration’s handling of immigration judge appointments and terminations.

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