Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempted Removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempted Removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, effectively blocking former President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her post. The ruling, handed down by U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, ensures Cook will continue serving on the Board of Governors as her lawsuit proceeds, a decision made just one week before the Federal Reserve’s critical meeting scheduled for September 16. Judge Cobb’s decision underscored…