Trump Appeals Injunction in Fed Governor Lisa Cook's Removal Case Amid New Evidence

President Donald Trump has filed an appeal against a preliminary injunction that prevents the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The injunction was issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on September 9, 2025, following Cook's lawsuit challenging her dismissal.

The administration contends that the "for cause" removal standard grants the President broad discretion not subject to judicial review. The Department of Justice argued, "When a statute gives a power of removal 'for cause,' without any specification of the causes, the removal decision is a matter of discretion and not reviewable."

President Trump attempted to remove Cook on August 25, citing alleged misrepresentations in mortgage documents. Cook contested the dismissal, asserting it exceeded presidential authority and violated her due process rights.

Recent documents have emerged that appear to contradict the mortgage fraud allegations. A May 2021 loan summary indicates that Cook's Atlanta property was designated as a vacation home, supporting her claim that it was properly disclosed as a second home, not a primary residence.

The appeal comes ahead of a Federal Reserve interest rate decision scheduled for Wednesday. The Fed is anticipated to cut rates for the first time since December 2024, with CME futures markets projecting a 96.4% probability of a 25 basis point reduction to a range of 4.0% to 4.25%.