Shira Perlmutter v. Todd Blanche, et al

  1. August 19, 2025

    Ex-Copyright Chief Says Trump Overstepped Role In Firing Her

    The fired leader of the U.S. Copyright Office urged the D.C. Circuit to reject the Trump administration's arguments that her dismissal was lawful, asking the appeals court on Tuesday to return her to her job before Congress returns from recess Sept. 2.

  2. August 15, 2025

    Trump Admin Urges DC Circ. Not To Reinstate Copyright Chief

    The Trump administration on Friday pressed the D.C. Circuit not to reinstate the ousted head of the U.S. Copyright Office while she challenges her removal, arguing that the termination was lawful and she cannot demonstrate that she was irreparably harmed by it.

  3. August 08, 2025

    Fired Copyright Office Director Takes Fight For Job To DC Circ.

    The ousted head of the U.S. Copyright Office brought the fight over President Donald Trump's termination of her to the D.C. Circuit on Thursday, where she asked for an emergency injunction to reinstate her while she challenges her "patently unlawful removal."