Supreme Court allows Trump firing of FTC commissioner, accepts case for December argument

The Supreme Court temporarily upheld President Trump's dismissal of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, a Biden appointee, citing policy differences. The 6-3 decision aligns with the Court's recent trend of granting broad presidential power over independent agencies. Justices Kagan, Sotomayor, and Jackson dissented, arguing the removal violated federal law and precedent (Humphrey's Executor v. US), which requires cause for removal. The Court will directly address this precedent in December, potentially impacting over 50 independent agencies. Separate appeals challenging similar presidential actions were denied.

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