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Judge Rules Trump's FTC Dismissal Unlawful, Appeals Loom

7/18/2025

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In a landmark ruling, a federal judge declared President Trump's dismissal of FTC member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter unlawful, underscoring the agency's independence from presidential influence. Judge Loren AliKhan's decision could pave the way for a Supreme Court showdown, as the Trump administration gears up to appeal, raising questions about the future of regulatory agency protections.

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In a landmark ruling, a federal judge declared President Trump's dismissal of FTC member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter unlawful, underscoring the agency's independence from presidential influence. Judge Loren AliKhan's decision could pave the way for a Supreme Court showdown, as the Trump administration gears up to appeal, raising questions about the future of regulatory agency protections.