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Lawyer for Fed Governor Cook says filing lawsuit to challenge Trump firing

US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will be challenging President Donald Trump's attempt to remove her from the central bank, her lawyer said Tuesday, after the US leader ramped up pressure on the institution. Lawyer for Fed Governor Cook says filing lawsuit to challenge Trump firing
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US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will be challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove her from the central bank, her lawyer said Tuesday, after the US leader ramped up pressure on the institution.

“His attempt to fire her, based solely on a referral letter, lacks any factual or legal basis. We will be filing a lawsuit challenging this illegal action,” said attorney Abbe Lowell in a statement.

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