Supreme Court Rules President Can Fire Independent Agency Leaders Without Cause

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Published: 2026-06-29
Category: us
Source: Supreme Court of the United States

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision in *Trump v. Slaughter*, ruled that the President has the authority to fire leaders of independent agencies or commissions without cause, overturning 90 years of precedent. This decision significantly expands executive power and impacts the structure of federal regulatory bodies.

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