SCOTUS Splits on Agency Independence: Slaughter vs. Cook
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- The Supreme Court affirmed presidential authority over independent agencies in Trump v. Slaughter, according to the author
- The Supreme Court issued a conflicting decision in Trump v. Cook that protects the Federal Reserve's autonomy
- The author argues these two rulings together potentially undermine democratic accountability in policymaking
Why it matters: The split creates a two-tiered system of agency independence — the Fed remains insulated while other independent agencies face presidential reach — meaning the boundary of democratic accountability now depends on which institution you examine, not on a consistent principle.
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