A top level federal employee fired by President Donald Trump last week is back on the job.

A federal lawsuit was filed immediately after the firing of Cathy Harris, who chaired the federal Merit Systems Protection Board. She began her government service with the board during the Biden administration.

Harris’ lawsuit claimed the Trump administration had no authority to initiate her dismissal. U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras agreed there is merit to her claim and is temporarily putting her back on the job, pending court review of additional arguments from both sides.

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