Humphrey's Executor Case Revisited

Supreme Court hears case on Trump's firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter.
Case traces back to 1935 Humphrey's Executor decision involving William Humphrey and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Several agencies like NLRB, Merit Systems, and CPSA faced removals.
Justices must decide if courts can reinstate fired officials or only order back pay.
Recent rulings favor presidential removal power, with Chief Justice John Roberts narrowing limits.

Politics | Law | Judiciary

United States

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