Trump Admin Challenges 90-Year-Old Precedent, Threatening Independent Agencies
The Trump administration is attempting to overturn the 90-year-old Humphrey's Executor case, a landmark Supreme Court decision that protects the independence of federal agencies. This move aims to bolster presidential power, allowing the president to fire agency heads at will. The move has sparked widespread concern, potentially undermining numerous agencies responsible for crucial areas like consumer protection, labor rights, and nuclear regulation, transforming them into potential tools for the President's political agenda. While the administration has so far avoided targeting the Federal Reserve, the underlying logic could equally apply, jeopardizing its independence. This legal battle carries profound implications for the future of the US government, redefining the relationship between executive agencies and the presidency.
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