Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Remove FTC Commissioner, Expanding Presidential Power Over Independent Agencies
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Ted Johnson
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The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump was within his authority to remove Democratic FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, who had challenged her removal under a law protecting commissioners from being fired except for cause. The decision strengthens presidential power over independent federal agencies, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the majority opinion emphasizing the Senate's role in confirmation but the President's authority over removal.
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· 2 pulledRebecca Slaughter, one of two Democrats on the FTC, had challenged her removal last year, arguing that she was protected by a law that she only could be fired for 'inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.'
In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, 'Although it is up to the Senate to decide whether to confirm those who...'
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