One of the Democrats Trump unlawfully fired from the FTC is back

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter's return to the Federal Trade Commission was affirmed by U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan, who ruled her unlawful removal by President Trump invalid. Judge AliKhan stated the president could only remove her for specific reasons such as inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance. Although Slaughter will be in the minority as the FTC faces a Republican majority, she is expected to encourage transparency and present different viewpoints. Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced plans to appeal the ruling, asserting the president's constitutional authority over appointees.

U.S. District Court Judge Loren AliKhan found the attempted firing of Rebecca Kelly Slaughter unlawful, affirming her status as a rightful Federal Trade Commission member.

While Slaughter will face a 3-1 Republican majority at the FTC, she aims to foster transparency and provide an alternative perspective within the agency.

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