Washington — The Supreme Court is set to hear Trump v. Slaughter, a case that challenges the removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which President Trump violated when he attempted to fire Rebecca Kelly Slaughter without cause. The case questions whether these protections violate the separation of powers and could lead to the overturning of the 1935 ruling in Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, which allowed Congress to limit presidential removal authority. The outcome may significantly impact the federal government’s structure and the president’s control over independent agencies. Trump’s administration argues that the Constitution grants him unlimited authority over executive officers, raising concerns about congressional interference.
