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Copyright Chief Sues Trump Over Controversial Dismissal

5/23/2025

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In a bold legal move, Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter has taken President Trump and his officials to court, challenging her removal and the controversial appointment of Todd Blanche as acting Librarian of Congress. This lawsuit raises critical questions about presidential power over the Library of Congress and the Copyright Office, following the dismissal of Librarian Dr. Carla D. Hayden on May 8, 2025.

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Story summary

In a bold legal move, Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter has taken President Trump and his officials to court, challenging her removal and the controversial appointment of Todd Blanche as acting Librarian of Congress. This lawsuit raises critical questions about presidential power over the Library of Congress and the Copyright Office, following the dismissal of Librarian Dr. Carla D. Hayden on May 8, 2025.