Justices Strike Down Humphrey's Presidential Firing Limits

By Katie Buehler · June 29, 2026, 10:34 AM EDT

The president has unlimited authority to fire members of independent agencies, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday in a major win for President Donald Trump's campaign against officials at the Federal...

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Case Title

Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, et al., Petitioners v. Rebecca Kelly Slaughter

Case Number

25-332

Court

Supreme Court

Nature of Suit

2899 Other Statutes APA/Review Agency

Date Filed

September 22, 2025