Summary
A federal appeals court decided that former President Trump could not fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter. The court's decision means Slaughter can return to her position at the FTC. The ruling is based on the law that says FTC commissioners can only be removed for specific misconduct.
Key Facts
- A federal appeals court reinstated Rebecca Slaughter as FTC commissioner.
- Slaughter was appointed by President Biden but fired by former President Trump.
- The appeals court ruled 2-1 against Trump's authority to fire Slaughter without cause.
- The ruling cites that FTC commissioners can only be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or wrongdoing.
- The Trump administration may consider appealing this decision to the Supreme Court.
- A prior federal court ruling stated it was illegal to fire Slaughter.
- The FTC and White House did not respond to requests for comment on the ruling.
