Ruling Threatens Independent Commissions

Ruling threatens independent commissions

Ruling threatens independent commissions Christi Thu, 07/16/2026 - 10:06 AM The Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling to undo the 90-year-old Humphrey’s Executor case has undermined the purpose of independent commissions. The court ruled President Trump may fire Senate approved members of the Federal Trade Commission before their terms expire.Read more about Ruling threatens independent commissions Read more about Ruling threatens independent commissions3…

Supreme Court Ends For-Cause Removal Protections for Members of Independent Federal Agencies and Commissions Such as FERC

On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States (Supreme Court or Court) issued two companion decisions eliminating for-cause removal protections for commissioners of federal independent agencies—such as FERC—but creating a carveout for members of the Federal Reserve Board. In a 6-3 decision in Trump v. Slaughter, the Supreme Court overturned Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, holding that the president has the power to remove indepe…