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Pretty significant decision coming up - whether or not the president has total discretion in determining a for-cause dismissal. If they rule in his favor we'll
by cosmicgadget 1y ago
Pretty significant decision coming up - whether or not the president has total discretion in determining a for-cause dismissal. If they rule in his favor we'll quickly see the board replaced and the other cases involving removed independent agency heads will be more or less moot.
- jandrese 1y agoUnfortunately the recent rulings from the Supreme Court suggest that they will favor unlimited executive power whenever possible, at least when Trump is involved. Stare decisis doesn't apply when you have a 6-3 majority and a 930 page agenda to complete before the inevitable midterm backlash.
- paxys 1y agoIs it really an "if"? We all know which way the current Supreme Court will rule, and what the exact breakdown of votes will be.
- cosmicgadget 1y agoThey went out of their way to tell Trump that the Fed is unique and special. Now we find out if they are willing to limit executive discretion to save the economy.
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