Trump v. Slaughter: The Supreme Court Case That Could Rewire Presidential Power — and America’s System of Administrative Justice Along With It
The Supreme Court case Trump v. Slaughter threatens the independence of various regulatory agencies by potentially overturning the precedent set by Humphrey’s Executor. The outcome could grant presidents at-will removal authority over agency commissioners, reshape administrative courts, and diminish judicial oversight, leading to increased regulatory uncertainty and political influence over enforcement actions.