A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump unlawfully fired two Democratic members of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board, Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka.
The court ordered their immediate reinstatement, finding that their removal violated federal law. This decision highlights the limits of presidential authority over independent regulatory agencies. The ruling has been praised by Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, as a victory for the independence of financial regulators.
The case underscores ongoing tensions over political interference in federal agencies.
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