DOJ Moves to Undermine Independence of Regulatory Agencies

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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.

Sources & Citations

[1] US Department of Justice to stop defending independence of FTC, NLRB, letter says · Feb 12, 2025 Tier 1

[2] Justice Department to Stop Defending Removal Shields at NLRB, FTC · Feb 12, 2025 Tier 2

[3] US Department of Justice to Stop Defending Independence of FTC, NLRB · Feb 12, 2025 Tier 2

[4] DOJ Won't Defend Independence of FTC, NLRB, CPSC · Feb 12, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “DOJ Moves to Undermine Independence of Regulatory Agencies.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, February 12, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-02-12--us-department-of-justice-to-stop-defending-independence-of-f/