Former US copyright chief Perlmutter loses bid for restraining order reinstating her
( May 28, 2025, 20:20 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A Washington, DC federal judge has denied former US Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter's motion for a temporary restraining order to get her job back after she was unexpectedly fired earlier this month. Briefing on a preliminary injunction will be set tomorrow. Perlmutter sued the Trump administration last week, alleging that President Donald Trump and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche had no authority to remove her from the position.Docket entry follows below:...
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