The Department of Justice under President Donald Trump is making a significant move to challenge a key Supreme Court ruling that limits the president's authority over independent agencies. The administration aims to give Trump more power to dismiss officials who do not align with his policies.
The DOJ, through Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris, notified Senator Dick Durbin of the plan to request the Supreme Court to overturn the precedent set by the 1935 case, Humphrey's Executor v. United States. This case restricted the president's ability to remove executive branch agents.