DOJ Moves to Undermine Independence of Regulatory Agencies
The Department of Justice announced plans to challenge the constitutional protections that prevent the president from arbitrarily firing leaders of independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris argued that current laws protecting agency leadership are unconstitutional, potentially opening the door to direct executive branch interference in regulatory bodies.
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Sources (4)
- US Department of Justice to stop defending independence of FTC, NLRB, letter says (2025-02-12)
- Justice Department to Stop Defending Removal Shields at NLRB, FTC (2025-02-12)
- US Department of Justice to Stop Defending Independence of FTC, NLRB (2025-02-12)
- DOJ Won't Defend Independence of FTC, NLRB, CPSC (2025-02-12)
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