The U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to block President Donald Trump's attempt to immediately remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to remain on the Fed's Board of Governors while her lawsuit proceeds. The Court said Cook was entitled to notice and an opportunity to respond before being removed, while declining to decide whether the allegations against her could ultimately justify dismissal under the Federal Reserve Act.
- The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Cook may remain on the Federal Reserve Board while litigation continues.
- Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the Court's three liberal justices in the majority.
- The Court found Trump did not provide Cook notice or an opportunity to be heard before attempting to remove her.
- In a separate ruling, the Court held that Trump has broad authority to remove officials at other independent federal agencies, drawing a distinction between the Federal Reserve and other regulators.
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- SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($SPY) – Federal Reserve independence and monetary policy expectations are closely watched by equity markets.
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Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
