US EditionAppeals court reverses Trump firings of 2 board members in cases likely headed for the Supreme Court
- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court for an emergency order to oust board members overseeing independent agencies as a constitutional debate over presidential power continues.
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 7-4 to restore Gwynne Wilcox and Cathy Harris to their positions while their cases proceed, referencing Supreme Court precedents on removal without cause.
- Solicitor General D. John Sauer claimed that the reinstatement of the board members causes "grave and irreparable harm" to the President and the Constitution's system of separated powers.
- The appeals court decision challenges presidential authority by asserting that members of independent boards cannot be removed without cause, setting the stage for a potential Supreme Court battle.
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‘Constitutional Zombies’: Lawsuit Alleges Bureaucrats Operating Outside Law To Target Trump-Appointed Investigators
By Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal | April 08, 2025 A panel of inspectors general has been “wielding power” outside supervision of the president or Congress in targeting officials appointed during the first Trump administration that investigated waste, fraud, and abuse in government, according to a court filing. Inspectors general have become a contentious issue after President Donald Trump fired 17 in January. However, inspectors general appointed…
Trump to High Court: Let Me Remove Dems From Labor Boards
The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court for an emergency order to oust board members who oversee independent agencies as a constitutional fight about presidential power plays out.
Boards Must Fight for Institutional Independence (opinion)
Defending institutional independence means governing board members need to go on the offensive, Raquel M. Rall and Demetri L. Morgan write. The academy is facing a crisis of confidence. Where shared governance once nurtured robust debate and institutional progress, a climate of fear is taking hold, stifling dialogue and endangering the very mission of higher education. Decision-makers, ensnared in an atmosphere marked by uncertainty, are both te…
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