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The lawsuit lays out years’ worth of discrimination allegations that culminated in what her attorney argues are baseless retaliatory internal affairs investigations probing her conduct.

Takaichi, who has held senior government roles including minister for economic security and internal affairs, is known for her support of higher government spending and lower borrowing costs.

They also say the court should defer to the president because tariffs involve foreign affairs and national security.

She has also held senior government roles, including minister for economic security, state minister for trade and industry, and a record-breaking tenure as minister for internal affairs and communications.

The king remains the legitimate head of state, military and religious affairs, holding the power to appoint and remove ministers if necessary.