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Supreme Court Overturns FTC Protection | Texas News
The Supreme Court just shattered a 90-year-old precedent, giving presidents sweeping new power to fire top officials at independent agencies like the FTC — even if Congress tried to shield them. In a landmark ruling, the Court overruled Humphrey’s Executor, arguing that presidential accountability demands control over those wielding executive power. Dissenting justices, including Sotomayor, warned this erodes checks and balances, while Chief Justice Roberts defended the president’s right to remove officials who exercise his authority. The decision could reshape how agencies operate, letting…
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