Today, a federal judge ruled in favor of Cathy Harris, a member of the federal Merit Systems Protection Board who was dismissed by President Donald Trump. The judge, Rudolph Contreras, appointed by President Barack Obama, ordered Harris to be temporarily reinstated while her firing is under review.
The Merit Systems Protection Board is an independent entity responsible for reviewing claims of civil service law violations by federal employees. Harris' lawsuit challenges the legality of her dismissal and questions the Trump administration's authority to quickly consolidate power within the executive branch.
