Everyday Law · Supreme Court of the United States
Jun 29, 2026
AI illustrationPresident tries to fire a Federal Reserve official. Is that legal?
Your callShould the President be able to fire a Federal Reserve Governor without cause?
TL;DR
- 1President Trump attempted to fire a member of the Federal Reserve Board, the first time in its history.
- 2The member sued, claiming the removal wasn't for a valid reason and she didn't get a chance to defend herself.
- 3A temporarily blocked the firing, and the President asked the Supreme Court to step in.




