NEW: Judge Jia Cobb rules in favor of Federal Reserve Board governor Lisa Cook, temporarily blocking Cook's firing by Trump
In a 49-page ruling, Cobb finds Cook's procedural rights were violated and that Cook made a "strong showing" in her argument
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In a 49-page ruling, Cobb finds Cook's procedural rights were violated and that Cook made a "strong showing" in her argument
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Judge Cobb's ruling in favor of Lisa Cook:
"The President’s equivocal claim that Cook 'may have made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements' refers only to conduct that may have occurred before she was confirmed to her position"
The Judge italicized the word "MAY"
"The President’s equivocal claim that Cook 'may have made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements' refers only to conduct that may have occurred before she was confirmed to her position"
The Judge italicized the word "MAY"
Judge Cobb notes that Lisa Cook didn't receive "notice" or a "hearing" before Trump sought to fire her for cause
Judge Cobb: "Court agrees with Cook’s argument that preventing her from discharging her duties as a Federal Reserve Gov., a unique Presidentially appointed & Senate-confirmed role with significant responsibility, itself constitutes irreparable harm remediable only by her reinstatement"
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