Trump & the Supreme Court Win One For the Constitution
One of the most significant Supreme Court decisions issued this term gives President Trump the ability to tell appointees of independent agencies, “you’re fired.” The specific case, Trump v. Slaughter, was brought by former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) board member Rebecca Slaughter. Slaughter was appointed to the FTC board by President Trump in 2018 to fill one of the vacant Democratic seats.
- ▪One of the most significant Supreme Court decisions issued this term gives President Trump the ability to tell appointees of independent agencies, “you’re fired.” The specific case, Trump v.
- ▪Slaughter, was brought by former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) board member Rebecca Slaughter.
- ▪Slaughter was appointed to the FTC board by President Trump in 2018 to fill one of the vacant Democratic seats.
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One of the most significant Supreme Court decisions issued this term gives President Trump the ability to tell appointees of independent agencies, “you’re fired.” The specific case, Trump v. Slaughter, was brought by former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) board member Rebecca Slaughter. Slaughter was appointed to the FTC board by President Trump in 2018 to fill one of the vacant Democratic seats. Under federal law the FTC is governed by a five-member board, with only three members allowed from the same party. This is why it has become customary to have three board members from the President’s party and two from the opposition party. Read Full Article »
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