The Supreme Court has blocked, for now, President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook while legal proceedings continue. The court ruled 5-4 that Cook can remain in her position as the case progresses.
The Supreme Court addressed multiple cases involving former President Trump on Monday. In addition to the matter concerning Lisa Cook, the court declined to hear an appeal related to a civil defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll and upheld a law allowing mail-in ballots arriving after election day to be counted.
The legal challenge regarding Cook’s firing originated from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), where she previously served as vice chair. According to ABC News, Trump sought to remove Cook for cause. The court allowed her to continue in her post at the Federal Reserve pending further legal action.
The Hill reported that the Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook on Monday with a 5-4 vote.
The New York Post stated the ruling is likely to reassure markets about the central bank's independence. The Washington Examiner noted the decision represents another legal setback for Trump.
The Guardian reported that while the court ruled Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies, his firing of Cook was deemed unlawful. They also detailed the court’s decisions not to hear the appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case and its upholding of the law concerning mail-in ballots. CBS News confirmed the Supreme Court rejected Trump's bid to fire Lisa Cook as the legal case continues.
No right-leaning sources reported on this story beyond confirming the ruling itself.
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