Summary
The US Supreme Court ruled that President Trump can fire a top official from the Federal Trade Commission while legal challenges are ongoing. The Court also agreed to review a 1935 decision that prevents presidents from interfering with independent agencies set up by Congress. This pending review might change how the president can remove officials from these agencies.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court's decision allows President Trump to dismiss FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.
- The ruling was decided with a 6-3 vote, favoring Trump's position.
- Justice Elena Kagan wrote a dissenting opinion expressing concern over presidential interference.
- The Court will hear arguments in December about overturning a 1935 ruling that limited presidential power over independent agencies.
- That 1935 decision was known as Humphrey's Executor and protected agency commissioners from being fired without cause.
- Democratic FTC Commissioners Slaughter and Bedoya were fired by Trump; Bedoya resigned, but Slaughter continued to contest her dismissal.
- The Supreme Court previously issued a temporary order permitting Trump's dismissal of Slaughter as they considered the case.
- Separately, the Trump administration is also pursuing the removal of Lisa Cook from her role as a Federal Reserve governor.
