Judge Blocks Trump From Removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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Jokersswild

Federal judges have overstepped their boundaries. The Constitution is clear: no branch has authority over another. The judicial branch does not have authority over the executive branch. Its role is only to rule on actions that conflict with the Constitution. That does not mean the judicial branch can tell the executive branch what to do, who to fire, or who to hire.

Northwest · M

Federal judges have overstepped their boundaries.

What's your legal speciality?

Judge Jia M. Cobb of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia said that Mr. Trump’s justifications for Ms. Cook’s removal did not meet the threshold set under law, because the action in question took place before the Senate confirmed her as governor. Moreover, the judge said that cause must also stem from behavior while carrying out duties related to the job.

Not to mention that Trump cited allegations that Ms. Cook falsified records to obtain favorable mortgage terms.

So, I'm curious to hear your legal opinion.