Executive Power in Focus: Parallels to Historical Supreme Court Battles

Franklin D. Roosevelt's efforts to remove Federal Trade Commission leader William E. Humphrey in the 1930s have resurfaced in a significant Supreme Court case set for Monday. This case echoes the historical battle over executive power, as President Trump contends he has the authority to dismiss independent agency leaders.

The Supreme Court previously ruled against Roosevelt, establishing that Congress can enact laws that protect independent regulators from presidential dismissal without cause, a precedent that has remained for 90 years.