The US Supreme Court rules 5-4 to block President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, preserving her role while the legal fight continues. The decision prevents the administration from carrying out the removal immediately, though it does not end the underlying dispute. Several outlets report that Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, emphasizing procedural requirements tied to notice and hearing before a president can remove a Fed governor. The court’s ruling also leaves room for further proceedings in lower courts, with reports describing the outcome as a “procedural” setback rather than a final determination on the merits.

Trump reacts by calling for Cook to be forced out and arguing that the Supreme Court “sent back” the case for further review. Coverage also notes that some justices dissented, with the dissenters arguing that the lower-court legal process should be allowed to run its course.

The allegations cited in the case involve claims of untruthful mortgage-related property designations, but multiple sources describe the Supreme Court’s decision as focusing on the removal process rather than validating or rejecting those claims. Analysts cited by outlets say a definitive resolution could take months or longer.