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Chief Justice Halts Biden Appointees Amid Trump Appeal

4/10/2025

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Chief Justice John Roberts has put a pause on the reinstatement of Biden's appointees, Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, following an appeal from the Trump administration. This pivotal case could potentially reshape the 1935 Supreme Court precedent, Humphrey’s Executor, which restricts a president's authority to dismiss leaders of independent agencies without justification.

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Chief Justice John Roberts has put a pause on the reinstatement of Biden's appointees, Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, following an appeal from the Trump administration. This pivotal case could potentially reshape the 1935 Supreme Court precedent, Humphrey’s Executor, which restricts a president's authority to dismiss leaders of independent agencies without justification.