Overview

• 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.