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The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to remove FTC member Rebecca Slaughter while it considers her case, focusing on whether the president can fire independent agency members without cause, challenging a 90-year-old precedent.
The Chief Justice has allowed Trump to proceed with firing Democratic FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter for now, following a court ruling that reinstated her due to her firing being without cause.
Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily allows President Trump to remove FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter while the Supreme Court considers a case challenging her removal, which was deemed unlawful by a lower court. The case involves broader questions about presidential power to remove agency officials and the scope of the FTC's authority.
A federal appeals court reinstated FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, whom Trump had fired, ruling that presidents can only remove FTC commissioners for specific reasons, and the White House plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. The case highlights ongoing disputes over presidential authority to remove agency officials.
A federal judge ruled that President Trump's firing of Democratic FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter was illegal due to non-compliance with removal protections, setting the stage for an appeal and potential Supreme Court involvement.