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Democratic FTC Commissioners Sacked by Trump Administration

Bloomberg News

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The decision to fire the two Democratic members of the traditionally independent regulatory body is likely to face a legal challenge.
The New York Times
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Trump has already sparked lawsuits by firing members of other independent agencies including the National Labor Relations Board.
Reuters
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1935 to uphold a law that allows FTC commissioners to be fired only for good cause, such as neglecting their duties.
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