Federal Appeals Court Blocks Trump's Firings of Federal Board Members
Federal appeals court blocks President Trump's firings of two federal board members, citing Supreme Court precedent. Trump administration likely to appeal to the Supreme Court for emergency review.
Key Points
- Federal appeals court voted en banc to block Trump's firings
- Decision cited Supreme Court precedents
- Trump administration likely to appeal to the Supreme Court
Pros
- Restores positions of two Democratic appointees
- Cites Supreme Court precedent for decision
Cons
- Likely to face backlash from Trump administration
- May spark intense scrutiny by Trump and allies