The Supreme Court has stepped in, preventing President Donald Trump from swiftly ousting Shira Perlmutter, who oversees the copyright register. For now, she’ll remain in her position while the court looks into cases linked to her removal.
This ruling puts a halt to ongoing discussions about the nature of the Copyright Office’s place within the government—specifically, if it’s a part of the legislative branch and how much power presidents really have over its officials.
Before arriving at a final verdict, the court plans to wait for decisions related to the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Reserve that are tied to this case.
The Balance of Power
Skye Perryman, serving as President and CEO of Democracy Forward, expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision: “We’re glad the Court has pressed pause on the government’s request, highlighting the crucial importance of the rule of law, check for power, and the autonomy of the Library of Congress.”
On the flip side, White House representative Abigail Jackson remarked, “President Trump acted within his rights as the executive leader when aiming to remove an officer of executive authority. We eagerly await for the Supreme Court to bring this matter to a close.”
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