A federal court ruled Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain in her position amid President Donald Trump’s attempts to fire her.

U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb late Tuesday granted Cook’s request for a preliminary injunction blocking her firing and ruled that Cook would likely succeed in an August lawsuit she filed against Trump over his effort to oust her from the Federal Reserve.

The Associated Press reported that the court decision means Cook can participate in the Federal Reserve’s meeting Sept. 16-17, when it is expected to lower its key short-term rate by a quarter-point to between 4% and 4.25%.

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