Trump v. Slaughter overturned Humphrey's Executor, allowing at-will removal of independent-agency officials, except in the Federal Reserve context.
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June 20263 entries
Trump v. Slaughter overturned Humphrey's Executor, significantly changing how removal law applies to independent agencies.
Gabbard's resignation became effective after reporting that she had been sidelined over Iran-policy disagreements, though she cited family health reasons.
May 20261 entry
A federal judge dismissed the criminal case against Abrego Garcia after his return to the United States.
April 20263 entries
The Seventh Circuit upholds Madigan's conviction in a 29-page ruling and orders him to remain incarcerated.
Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress minutes before the scheduled expulsion hearing; the federal criminal case remains active.
Justin Sun sued WLF alleging token freezes and extortion; WLF later counter-sued for defamation.
March 20262 entries
Bipartisan House Ethics Committee finds her responsible on 25 of 27 charges, clearing the way for an expulsion vote.
Several appeals courts reportedly kept litigating class-wide remedies under the new standard.