Bloomberg Law Trump Can't Fire Fed's Cook Now & Oregon Sues Trump
Oct 3, 2025
Elliott Stein, a Senior Litigation Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the Supreme Court's recent decision regarding Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's employment status. He delves into the unique treatment of the Fed by the Court and the implications of the ruling. Leon Fresco, an immigration law expert, analyzes Oregon's lawsuit against Trump concerning National Guard deployments and the reopening of DACA applications. Their insights blend legal intricacies with the broader political landscape, revealing the stakes for both immigration policy and central banking.
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Social Posts Not Enough For Due Process
- The Trump administration argued presidential social-media posts gave Cook notice sufficient to satisfy due process.
- Cook counters that public posts cannot replace formal notice and an opportunity to be heard.
Protect Independence With Expert Records
- Preserve institutional independence by documenting why agency autonomy matters for policy stability.
- Use historical and bipartisan expert amici to show systemic risks from politicized removals.
Guard Deployments Scrutinized By Courts
- Oregon sued to block federalization of its National Guard chiefly over scope and use beyond protecting federal facilities.
- Courts are likelier to allow Guard deployment to protect federal property but will scrutinize broader policing roles.