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

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

Judge Ana C. Reyes, a Biden appointee, excoriated lawyers representing the former government watchdogs for how they handled their emergency request, but let the lawsuit proceed on a slower timeline.