📝 usncan Note: Supreme Court Says Trump Can Fire FTC Commissioner—For Now
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Topline
President Donald Trump can temporarily fire a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, greenlighting her ouster as her challenge to it plays out in court.
The Supreme Court order in Trump’s favor was issued Monday. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Key Facts
Chief Justice John Roberts issued the temporary order on Monday without explaining his reasoning.
Rebecca Slaughter, who has been challenging her firing since March and returned to her job recently after a federal appellate court ruled in her favor, will be out of work until the high court resolves an emergency request made by the Trump administration.
Roberts’ order said Slaughter must reply to Trump’s application by Sept. 15.
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