This seems a complex situation; but, if you are in an at-will employment state in the US, your employer can fire you without any reason at all.
I think the question is why would they want to fire you. Have you done something that makes them want to get rid of you. Have a sit down with your supervisor - really have a heart-to-heart talk and find out why they are unhappy and looking for a reason to let you go.
You can't fix it, if you don't know what is wrong.
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