# Federal Reserve Board

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-29**: Supreme Court rules on Slaughter and Cook — Court issues decisions: 6-3 ruling overturns Humphrey’s Executor for most agencies, while separately limiting presidential removal of Fed governors.
- **2026-03-14**: Legislative Reaction — Congressional leaders weigh in on the implications for Fed independence.
- **2026-03-13**: Subpoenas Rejected — Federal judge issues ruling quashing DOJ subpoenas against the Fed Board.
- **2026-03-13**: DOJ Appeal Announced — The US Attorney's Office for DC confirms intent to appeal the judge's decision.
- **2025**: Trump fires FTC Commissioner Slaughter — President Trump removes Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission without cause, challenging the 1935 precedent.
- **1935**: Humphrey’s Executor established — Supreme Court precedent held that presidents cannot remove commissioners of independent agencies without cause.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 6-3 SCOTUS Ruling Ends 1935 Precedent, Gives President Unfettered Firing Power
2026-07-12 11:57:42 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in *Slaughter v. Trump* dismantles the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor doctrine, granting the president at-will removal power over independent agency heads. A separate ruling preserves the Fed’s insulation, creating a fractured precedent for administrative law. The decisions reshape constitutional separation-of-powers analysis and raise urgent questions about the future of regulatory independence.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/supreme-court-removal-power-humphrey-executor-2026

### Judge Quashes DOJ Subpoenas of Fed Board, Citing 'Improper Motive'
2026-03-13 20:37:50 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

A federal judge has rejected Justice Department subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve records, ruling the investigation lacked evidence and appeared to be a retaliatory strike against Chair Jerome Powell. The decision reinforces the central bank's independence amid an escalating legal battle with the US Attorney's Office.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/judge-rejects-fed-subpoenas-powell-case

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