The US Supreme Court has rejected President Trump’s bid to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook without meaningful legal scrutiny. However, the court allowed him to fire officials at other independent agencies for any reason.
In a 5-4 vote, the court ruled against Trump’s attempt to remake the Federal Reserve, which he criticized for not lowering interest rates more aggressively. In contrast, the court gave President Trump broad latitude to oust leaders of policymaking agencies in a 6-3 ruling, expanding his power over the US regulatory apparatus.
The high court drew a line at the speed and informality of Trump’s move to unseat Cook but allowed him greater control over other independent agencies.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/supreme-court-blocks-trumps-fed-firing-but-allows-removals-at-other-agencies-350c8cf4