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> The constitution mandates that the courts interpret the law. The idea of Congress delegating certain powers dates back to 1825: * https://constitution.findl
by throw0101c 2y ago
> The constitution mandates that the courts interpret the law.
The idea of Congress delegating certain powers dates back to 1825:
* https://constitution.findlaw.com/article1/annotation03.html https://constitution.findlaw.com/article1/annotation03.html
Further precedents from the 1920s and 1930s (and more recent) are listed in the above link. It's not a new idea that some ambiguities are left to the Executive to figure out.
- ImJamal 2y agoCongress can still delegate certain powers even after this.
- vkou 2y agoAnd every time they will, the courts will find that the delegation is not specific enough. Never mind that congress appoints the heads of the agencies, writes the laws directing them, and on an annual basis, renews funding for them.
- ImJamal 2y agoMaybe, but since this ruling just happened today I think we will have to wait and see what happens.
- vkou 2y ago> I think we will have to wait and see what happens. What will happen is that anytime someone doesn't like a regulation, they'll now have many, many jurisdictions in which to shop for a judge that will rule in their favor.
- surfaceofthesun 2y agoAdding on to this: In addition to funding renewals, congress can make specific tweaks at any time to correct anything they dislike with regard to the executive branch. The ruling pretends like this avenue hasn’t existed and been used the entire time.