Trump DOJ confirms they will ask SCOTUS to overrule Humphrey’s Executor rather than defend independent agencies / multi member commissions like the FTC, etc.
(So they’re arguing Trump can fire the boards and commissioners that lead these agencies)
This is a big deal. The DOJ will no longer defend for cause removal protections for commissioners of agencies like the FTC, removing a barrier to the President firing minority commissioners at will
February 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Trump DOJ confirms they will ask SCOTUS to overrule Humphrey’s Executor rather than defend independent agencies / multi member commissions like the FTC, etc.
(So they’re arguing Trump can fire the boards and commissioners that lead these agencies)