💨 Abstract

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's termination of three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The judge ruled that the president cannot fire commissioners without cause, as per federal statute. This decision contrasts with a recent Supreme Court ruling that favored presidential power. The ruling is part of an ongoing legal debate over the limits of presidential authority regarding independent federal agencies. The commissioners can resume their duties, and the ruling may be appealed.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff