Trump Administration Challenges Independence of Federal Agencies in Supreme Court Case

The administration seeks to overturn a 90-year-old precedent limiting presidential authority over regulatory bodies, raising constitutional and economic concerns.

The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to overturn Humphrey’s Executor, a 1935 ruling that restricts the president's ability to fire heads of independent agencies without cause.
An executive order issued by Trump mandates all independent agencies to submit regulatory policies to the White House for review, intensifying executive control.
Legal experts warn that overturning Humphrey’s Executor could impact the Federal Reserve's independence, despite attempts to exempt its monetary policy decisions.
The case has sparked a constitutional debate over the separation of powers, with critics arguing Trump's actions undermine checks and balances established by the Founders.
Democrats and some legal scholars express concerns about the potential destabilization of financial and regulatory systems, while conservative justices appear open to revisiting the precedent.