Archive · 23 May 2025
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire Agency Leaders, Not Fed
The Supreme Court made a ruling on whether the President can fire people from independent government agencies.
The court said the President could remove two people from their jobs, but they also said the President can't do this with the Federal Reserve.
This means the President has some power over these agencies, but not complete control, especially when it comes to important groups like the Federal Reserve, which helps run the country's money and economy.
The Supreme Court allowed President Trump to remove leaders of two independent agencies.
The decision was a 6-3 ruling.
The court signaled that such dismissals would not be permitted for the Federal Reserve.
Gwynne Wilcox and Cathy Harris were dismissed.
The case had implications for the Federal Reserve's independence.
- Who
- The U.S. Supreme Court, President Donald Trump, Gwynne Wilcox, and Cathy Harris.
- What
- The Supreme Court allowed Trump to fire agency members, but not at the Federal Reserve.
- When
- May 22, 2025
- Where
- The United States.
- Why
- The Supreme Court ruled on the legality of removing members from independent federal agencies.
Liberal Justices
Conservative Justices
Presidential Power
Liberal Justices
The three liberal justices dissented, citing a 1935 decision that they believed should protect the agency board members.
Conservative Justices
The Supreme Court's conservative majority said the Constitution allows the president to remove officials exercising executive authority.
- Supreme Court Decision
- 6-3 majority
- Agency Members Removed
- Gwynne Wilcox and Cathy Harris
- Affected Boards
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
- Federal Reserve
- Dismissals not permitted
