Brett Kavanaugh & Lisa Cook

Brett Kavanaugh: Justice Kavanaugh joined the majority in both cases, providing a key vote to protect Fed independence.

Lisa Cook: Cook remains a Fed governor while her lawsuit continues; the Court ruled she is entitled to procedural protections before removal, reinforcing Fed independence.

Brett Kavanaugh: Justice Kavanaugh joined the majority in the Supreme Court ruling that blocked the firing, contributing to the decision.

Lisa Cook: United States — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is the target of the removal effort, facing allegations of mortgage fraud that she denies. Her position is central to the Fed's independence, and her removal could shift the balance of the Board toward more dovish policy.

Brett Kavanaugh: Justice Kavanaugh sided with liberals in the Cook case.

Lisa Cook: Fed board member whose separate case limited presidential firing power for the central bank.

Brett Kavanaugh: Brett Kavanaugh sided with the majority in blocking Donald Trump's order based on federal law, though he disagreed with the constitutional ruling, suggesting a future Congress could change the law.

Lisa Cook: The United States — Supreme Court of the United States refused to let Donald Trump fire Lisa Cook from the United States — Federal Reserve, a separate ruling mentioned in the context of Trump's legal challenges.

Brett Kavanaugh: One of Trump's appointees; mentioned as part of the conservative majority.

Lisa Cook: Mentioned as subject of a Trump action that Alito dissented from.