At least 12 federal inspectors general terminated immediately

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President Donald Trump fired the heads of at least a dozen independent oversight offices, which sparked harsh criticism from the country's top Democratic leaders.

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The inspector generals were informed of their immediate termination via email, a decision that may breach a law that mandates at least 30 days' notice before the termination of any federal official who has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

indicating that the firings are "standard" and a "very common practice."

confirmed to CNN.

which was one of the first to report the purge.

Multiple fiscal watchdogs at the Pentagon, Department of Veterans Affairs, and State Department suffered casualties.

An inspector general is often referred to as a cabinet department's watchdog and is responsible for monitoring efficiency and root out corruption among other things.

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High-ranking Democrats expressed strong opposition as news of the mass layoffs spread on Friday.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, of New York, referred to the action as "a chilling purge."

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A midnight purge of independent watchdogs. In charge of rooting out government waste, fraud, abuse, and preventing misconduct.

President Trump is removing restraints on his authority and creating an environment that allows for government corruption on a broad scale.