# Humphrey's Executor v. United States

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-29**: Supreme Court Overturns Humphrey — In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court upholds the firing, overruling the 91-year precedent and expanding presidential removal power.
- **2025-06**: Lower Court Rules Firing Unlawful — A lower federal court rules the firing unlawful under Humphrey's Executor, reinstating Slaughter.
- **2025-03**: Slaughter Fired Without Cause — President Trump fires Slaughter, stating her continued service is inconsistent with administration priorities.
- **2018**: Slaughter Appointed — Rebecca Kelly Slaughter is appointed to the FTC by President Trump to fill a Democratic seat.
- **1935**: Humphrey's Executor Decided — Supreme Court unanimously upholds for-cause removal protections for FTC commissioners, distinguishing quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial roles.
- **1914**: FTC Created — Congress establishes the Federal Trade Commission with commissioners removable only for inefficiency, neglect, or malfeasance.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 6-3 SCOTUS Ruling Topples 91-Year Precedent, Redefining Agency Independence
2026-07-12 00:42:56 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 5

A constitutional analysis of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Humphrey's Executor, ending for-cause removal protections for independent agency heads and adopting a strong unitary executive theory. The ruling fundamentally shifts administrative law and separation of powers.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/scotus-overturns-humphreys-executor-agency-independence

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