Trump v. Slaughter & Executive Authority

The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments that could significantly alter the authority of the president over executive branch agencies.  

In 1933, after President Roosevelt fired William Humphrey from the Federal Trade Commission without cause, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress can block the president’s removal power over agency executives. But that long-standing precedent could soon change. The Supreme Court has recently agreed to hear a case brought by former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, challenging her no-cause firing by President Trump.  

What are the consequences if Trump v. Slaughter overturns the current precedent? How would this affect the separation of powers between the president and Congress?  

Join top legal experts for a discussion of this potentially game-changing case.  

Lunch will be provided.