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Federal Court Reinstates Ousted Board Members, Challenges Trump's Authority

4/7/2025

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A federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, independent board members ousted by President Trump. This pivotal 7-4 ruling questions the administration's power to dismiss agency leaders without justification, paving the way for a Supreme Court review that could reshape the balance of executive authority over independent agencies.

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A federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, independent board members ousted by President Trump. This pivotal 7-4 ruling questions the administration's power to dismiss agency leaders without justification, paving the way for a Supreme Court review that could reshape the balance of executive authority over independent agencies.