President Donald Trump ordered the removal of three Democrats from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), leaving the agency with one remaining board member.

The terminations were announced Monday by PCLOB spokesman Alan Silverleib. Chair Sharon Bradford Franklin and members Ed Felten and Travis LeBlanc were terminated by the White House as of last Thursday.

“The agency, however, has significant ability to continue functioning with its full staff and remaining Member Beth Williams to continue the Board’s important mission, including its advice and oversight functions, and its current projects,” read the statement.  

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