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unitary executive theory

Coverage of unitary executive theory in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 14:42 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 17:16 UTC
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Supreme Courtorganization2Federal Trade Commissionorganization2John Robertsperson2Rebecca Slaughterperson2Humphrey’s Executor v. United Statestopic2Trump v. Slaughtertopic1Alvaro Bedoyaperson1Sonia Sotomayorperson1
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  • POLITICSJun 30 · 17:16 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    The Ultimate Triumph of the Unitary Executive

    The Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Slaughter that presidents can remove members of independent regulatory agencies like the FTC without cause, overturning a 1935 precedent. The decision reinforces the 'unitary executive theory,' asserting presidential control over all executive power. Two FTC commissioners, Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, were fired by Trump without allegations of misconduct.

  • POLITICSJun 29 · 14:42 UTCSCOTUSBLOG
    Court allows Trump to fire FTC commissioner and overturns major restraint on presidential power

    The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump could fire Federal Trade Commission members without cause, striking down a law requiring specific grounds for removal. The decision overruled a 1935 precedent and expanded presidential authority over executive branch agencies. Rebecca Slaughter, an FTC commissioner, challenged her firing by Trump, which lacked cited legal justification.