A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump from removing Lisa Cook from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, ruling that his attempt to oust her over unproven mortgage-fraud allegations likely violated federal law and her constitutional rights.

U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb in Washington granted Cook’s request for an injunction that allows her to remain on the Fed’s seven-member board while her lawsuit moves forward. The decision comes less than a week before the central bank’s next policy meeting on Sept. 16–17, ensuring Cook can participate in deliberations over interest rates.

Cook, appointed by President Biden to a 14-year term that runs until 2038, was fired by Trump in August after the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency publicized allegations that

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