Summary
A former clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas is warning that the Supreme Court may soon increase the power of the President over federal agencies. This involves a case questioning if President Trump can fire officials from independent agencies without specific reasons. These cases could change how independent agencies operate by making them more subject to direct control by the president.
Key Facts
- A former Supreme Court clerk raised concerns about changing presidential power over federal agencies.
- Current cases before the Supreme Court focus on President Trump's ability to fire officials at agencies like the FTC without cause.
- If the Supreme Court sides with expanding presidential authority, this could significantly alter government operations.
- Independent agencies might lose some of their current independence from political influence.
- Chief Justice John Roberts has supported expanded presidential power in previous decisions.
- Professor Caleb Nelson challenges this interpretation, advocating for limits on presidential removal power.
- Recent Supreme Court decisions allowed major policy changes by President Trump while ongoing legal challenges were still active.
