Summary
Lisa Cook, a governor at the U.S. Federal Reserve, has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump. She is challenging his attempt to fire her, claiming it is unlawful.
Key Facts
- Lisa Cook is a governor at the U.S. Federal Reserve.
- Cook has sued former President Donald Trump.
- The lawsuit challenges Trump’s attempt to remove her from her position.
- Cook claims the firing attempt is unlawful and wants it declared void.
- Trump argues he had reasons to believe Cook made false statements about her mortgage.
- Trump cited his constitutional powers as a basis for trying to remove her.
- The case might lead to legal challenges that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and the Board of Governors are also named in the lawsuit.
