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Judge Denies Perlmutter’s Bid to Block Copyright Office Firing

5/29/2025

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A federal judge has ruled against Shira Perlmutter's bid to halt her firing as director of the U.S. Copyright Office, stating she did not demonstrate irreparable harm. Perlmutter contends her email termination was unconstitutional, while the Writers Guild of America rallies behind her, asserting that Trump's actions were unlawful.

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A federal judge has ruled against Shira Perlmutter's bid to halt her firing as director of the U.S. Copyright Office, stating she did not demonstrate irreparable harm. Perlmutter contends her email termination was unconstitutional, while the Writers Guild of America rallies behind her, asserting that Trump's actions were unlawful.