Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s lawsuit against President Donald Trump hinges on a trio of mortgages she took out before she joined the nation's central bank.

The loans, tied to properties in Michigan, Georgia, and Massachusetts, have drawn scrutiny over whether she misrepresented how the homes would be used. Trump seized on those allegations in his bid to oust her from her role as a Federal Reserve governor, the panel of central bankers that is tasked with charting the nation’s economic path.

Cook's lawsuit argues that Trump's move to fire her is unlawful and undermines the Federal Reserve's independence. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court on Aug. 28, does not address why Cook listed two houses as a primary residence on mortgage filings.

The allegations origin

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