The US Supreme Court ruled President Trump can remove FTC commissioners without cause, overturning a 1935 precedent. This expands executive authority over independent agencies like the SEC and CFTC, creating mixed implications for crypto regulation and the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act.
The Supreme Court in Trump v Slaughter overturned a 91-year precedent, allowing the president to fire independent agency heads at will, except for Federal Reserve board members. This ruling significantly expands presidential authority and is seen as a blow to congressional power and the administrative state.
The US Supreme Court ruled that the president can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning 90 years of precedent. Donald Trump celebrated the decision, while labor and consumer advocacy groups, along with legal experts, criticized it as a threat to democracy and government functioning.
The US Supreme Court expanded presidential power by ruling that presidents can fire heads of independent federal agencies at will. However, it protected Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, ruling she could only be removed 'for cause.' The court also declined to hear Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case.
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a 91-year-old precedent, allowing presidents to remove members of independent agencies at will. This decision expands presidential control and was highlighted by the lawful firing of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.
The US Supreme Court (6-3) ruled that President Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning a 90-year precedent (Humphrey’s Executor v United States) that limited executive power. The case stemmed from Trump's firing of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, who sued and initially won reinstatement. The ruling potentially impacts ~24 agencies with similar structures, undermining their independence.
