A Democrat who served at the U.S. agency that hears appeals by federal government employees when they are fired or disciplined has filed a lawsuit challenging Republican U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her.

Eight inspectors general fired by the White House last month have sued the administration, arguing President Donald Trump broke the law.

Eight government watchdogs have sued the Trump administration over their mass firing that removed oversight of his new administration.

President Trump has removed a Democratic member of the quasi-judicial federal agency that hears appeals to firings and other disciplinary actions the government takes against its employees, clearing the way for the White House to install a Republican majority to the board as it seeks to push through efforts to upend the civil service.

Eight inspectors general whom Donald Trump fired from their federal agency watchdog posts are suing for their jobs back, adding to the legal scrutiny over Trump’s first weeks of decisions in the White House and raising questions about his political intentions.

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