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Will the Supreme Court Save the Fed from Trump?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 268 implied HN points • 22 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Separation of powers
  1. The president tried to fire a Federal Reserve governor for the first time to push the Fed toward interest-rate cuts. It was an unprecedented attempt to influence monetary policy.
  2. Federal Reserve governors are legally protected and can be removed only for cause, a rule meant to shield the central bank from political interference. This statutory protection preserves the Fed’s independence.
  3. The Supreme Court’s arguments suggested it may reject broad presidential power to remove central-bank officials and uphold the Fed’s autonomy. At the same time, the court might still permit greater presidential control over other kinds of appointees.

The Trump Administration Is Flagrantly Violating Federal Court Orders

KERFUFFLE • 29 implied HN points • 24 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Separation of powers
  1. The administration is defying federal court rulings by enforcing a blanket mandatory-detention policy that keeps long-term undocumented immigrants jailed and denies them bond.
  2. Immigration judges lack real independence because they sit inside the executive branch, face mass firings and pressure, and the administration has even used military lawyers to influence outcomes.
  3. Detaining people for months or years coerces many to give up their rights and leave voluntarily. That turns delayed justice into denied justice and creates a risk of a constitutional crisis.

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch on the Biomedical Security State

Human Flourishing • 2849 implied HN points • 20 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Separation of powers
  1. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasizes the importance of not allowing emergency decrees to undermine the constitutional order.
  2. Gorsuch warns against the abuse of emergency powers by both state and federal officials during times of crisis.
  3. There is a need for judicial or legislative oversight to prevent executives from unilaterally declaring ongoing states of emergency.

Understanding the Significance of James Madison

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Separation of powers
  1. James Madison is considered the most influential of all the founding fathers due to his crucial role in creating the nation's foundation.
  2. Madison's work during the Constitutional Convention and in drafting The Federalist Papers helped shape critical aspects of America's foundation, including federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and individual rights.
  3. His efforts leading up to the ratification of the Constitution by all thirteen colonies in 1789 have had a lasting impact on the United States, influencing how the nation operates even today.

FIVE POINTS: You Can't Always Get What You Want

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 17
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Separation of powers
  1. The idea that a president has complete control over the executive branch is a myth. In reality, they often have to work hard to get their policies implemented, and Trump's administration has struggled with this.
  2. Being smart isn't enough to succeed in politics. Leadership and the ability to connect with people matter much more than having high intelligence.
  3. Changing the judiciary takes time and can't happen overnight. Even if Trump gets a few judges confirmed, truly reshaping the federal courts typically requires much longer than two years.
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