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Trump Seeks Supreme Court Approval to Dismiss Librarian

10/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump seeks Supreme Court approval to dismiss Shira Perlmutter, the Library of Congress copyright register.
A D.C. Circuit ruling reinstated Shira Perlmutter, highlighting her role advising Congress on copyright issues.
The administration argues Perlmutter's position falls under executive powers.
Judges say firing her for advice would resemble dismissing a federal judge's law clerk.
The Supreme Court has requested Perlmutter's response by November 10.

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U.S. President Donald Trump seeks Supreme Court approval to dismiss Shira Perlmutter, the Library of Congress copyright register.
A D.C. Circuit ruling reinstated Shira Perlmutter, highlighting her role advising Congress on copyright issues.
The administration argues Perlmutter's position falls under executive powers.
Judges say firing her for advice would resemble dismissing a federal judge's law clerk.
The Supreme Court has requested Perlmutter's response by November 10.