Conservative Supermajority Signals End of Independent Agency Protections at SCOTUSMay 16, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court's conservative supermajority signaled Dec. 8 it may overrule the 90-year precedent protecting independent agency heads from presidential removal.
Federal Circuit Stays CIT Tariff Ruling as IEEPA Refund Processing BeginsMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Federal Circuit stayed a ruling that struck down 10% Section 122 tariffs while CBP began processing $166 billion in IEEPA refunds, forcing importers onto two legal tracks at once.
Federal Circuit Stays Order After CIT Voids Section 122 TariffsMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Court of International Trade struck down Section 122 global tariffs for failing to meet the statute's balance-of-payments standard; the Federal Circuit immediately stayed the order.
Supreme Court Signals Federal Reserve May Be Immune From Removal RulingMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court has yet to rule in Trump v. Cook, with justices signaling the Fed's unique structure may shield it from a broad removal-power ruling.
Supreme Court Poised to Decide Presidential Removal Power Over Independent AgenciesMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is expected to rule by July in Trump v. Slaughter, a case that could overturn Humphrey's Executor and reshape presidential power over independent agencies.
# Supreme Court Poised to End 90-Year Independent Agency ShieldMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump v. Slaughter, a case that could overturn Humphrey's Executor and strip independent agencies of removal protections dating to 1935.
Texas Hemp Industry Wins Injunction Blocking THCA RulemakingMay 14, 2026Law and PolicyA Travis County judge temporarily blocked Texas hemp regulations that counted THCA toward THC limits and raised licensing fees by up to 4,000%, setting trial for July 27.