[Will88]

A court may be the only way but it’s a long shot.

I wish someone knowledgeable of the law involved could tell us if he has any remedy in court.

[Drango]

I don’t know if he has standing. The 30 day notice to congress (which 0bama voted for)was violated. I’m not sure if he can use that as leverage...

[deport]

I wish someone knowledgeable of the law involved could tell us if he has any remedy in court.

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It would be interesting to know if the IG serves at the pleasure of the President. It seems the law cited up thread required a 30 day notice of removal which wasn’t given but was followed up with which was deemed sufficient by a Sen.

[Cboldt]

-- I wish someone knowledgeable of the law involved could tell us if he has any remedy in court --

He does not. This specific IG position serves at the pleasure of the president, but not without political pressure. On the incoming side, IG's are nominated by the president, and their appointment is subject to advice and consent by the Senate. On the outgoing side, the president is required to communicate the reasons for removal to both Houses of Congress. Whether or not the reasons "pass muster" is a political question, not a statutory one.

Inspector General Act <- Link
5 USC 3 : § 3. Appointment of Inspector General; supervision; removal; etc.