Trump's firing of Democratic FTC commissioner was unlawful, judge rules
The article discusses a federal judge's ruling that President Trump's firing of Democratic FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was "unlawful and without legal effect." The judge explained that the firings violated protections that prevent a president from unilaterally removing officials at independent agencies. Slaughter, along with another Democratic commissioner, Alvaro Bedoya, were removed by Trump, leaving only three Republican commissioners in charge. The judge's ruling stated that Slaughter was still a "rightful member" of the commission. The White House has announced plans to appeal the decision, arguing that the president has the constitutional authority to remove executive officers. The case is expected to reach the Supreme Court, which has previously upheld the president's ability to fire government agency officials, even those supposed to be protected by federal law.
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