美最高法院拒绝特朗普立即罢免美联储理事库克 将于明年1月正式听取辩论

Core Points - The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Trump's request to immediately dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Cook, allowing her to remain in position until a final ruling is made in January [1] - Cook has been in her role since August of last year, following Trump's allegations of "mortgage fraud," which she has denied [1] - The lower court previously indicated that Cook was "likely to prevail" in her lawsuit, granting a temporary injunction against her dismissal [1] - The White House reiterated that Trump acted "lawfully" in attempting to remove Cook and expressed confidence in the upcoming oral arguments [1] - Observers noted that Cook's continued tenure represents a temporary victory for the independence of the Federal Reserve [1] Legal Context - The Supreme Court has agreed to hear another case in December regarding Trump's dismissal of Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, which may influence Cook's case [2] - Trump's rationale for dismissing Cook was based on allegations of false reporting related to her mortgage applications, which have been disputed by external sources [2] - Cook's lawsuit argues that she was not given due process and that the reasons for her dismissal do not meet the "for cause" criteria outlined in the Federal Reserve Act [2] Implications for Federal Reserve Independence - The Justice Department contends that the court's interference in presidential dismissal powers is overreach, asserting that as long as the dismissal reason is not "policy disagreement," the court should not intervene [3] - Concerns have been raised regarding the potential economic impact of any changes in Federal Reserve leadership, with warnings that even temporary changes could cause "serious damage" to the U.S. economy [3]