Summary
The Supreme Court is discussing whether impeachment is a practical way to remove an independent official like Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook. Justice Brett Kavanaugh raised this question during a hearing about President Trump's authority to fire Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. The issue involves the limits of presidential power and how independent officials can be removed.
Key Facts
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh asked about using impeachment to remove independent officials.
- The Supreme Court is considering a case related to the presidential firing power.
- President Trump attempted to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve due to allegations of mortgage fraud.
- Lisa Cook denies the allegations against her.
- Impeachment is described by attorney Paul Clement as a "backup" method for removal.
- The discussion involves whether personal misconduct could lead to impeachment.
- Justice Kavanaugh referenced previous arguments about impeachment not covering private conduct.
- Lisa Cook is the first Black woman on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
