# Federal Reserve Board

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-29**: Supreme Court rules on Slaughter and Cook — Court issues decisions: 6-3 ruling overturns Humphrey’s Executor for most agencies, while separately limiting presidential removal of Fed governors.
- **2026-03-14**: Legislative Reaction — Congressional leaders weigh in on the implications for Fed independence.
- **2026-03-13**: Subpoenas Rejected — Federal judge issues ruling quashing DOJ subpoenas against the Fed Board.
- **2026-03-13**: DOJ Appeal Announced — The US Attorney's Office for DC confirms intent to appeal the judge's decision.
- **2026-03-13**: Subpoenas Rejected — Federal judge quashes DOJ requests for Fed records, citing lack of evidence.
- **2026-03-13**: DOJ Response — The U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C. announces intent to appeal the ruling.
- **2026-03-13**: Political Reaction — Republican senators label the investigation a 'failed attack' on the Fed.
- **2025**: Trump fires FTC Commissioner Slaughter — President Trump removes Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission without cause, challenging the 1935 precedent.
- **1935**: Humphrey’s Executor established — Supreme Court precedent held that presidents cannot remove commissioners of independent agencies without cause.

## Recent coverage (4 stories, network-wide)

### 6-3 SCOTUS Ruling Ends 1935 Precedent, Gives President Unfettered Firing Power
2026-07-12 11:57:42 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in *Slaughter v. Trump* dismantles the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor doctrine, granting the president at-will removal power over independent agency heads. A separate ruling preserves the Fed’s insulation, creating a fractured precedent for administrative law. The decisions reshape constitutional separation-of-powers analysis and raise urgent questions about the future of regulatory independence.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/supreme-court-removal-power-humphrey-executor-2026

### Supreme Court Ruling Exposes 1.2M Federal Employees to At-Will Leadership Shifts
2026-07-12 11:57:34 · Sector: hr · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Supreme Court’s decision to allow President Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Slaughter without cause signals a profound shift for the federal workforce. HR leaders in agencies like the SEC, NLRB, and CFPB now face a political cycle where agency heads can be replaced instantly, altering enforcement priorities, workplace culture, and employee protections. The ruling heightens the stakes for HR policy continuity and compliance across the public sector.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/supreme-court-removal-power-hr-federal-workforce-2026

### Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas of Fed, Citing 'Improper Motive' Against Powell
2026-03-13 20:38:24 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

A federal judge has quashed Justice Department subpoenas seeking Federal Reserve records, ruling the investigation was a retaliatory strike against Chair Jerome Powell. The decision marks a significant victory for central bank independence as the DOJ prepares an immediate appeal.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/judge-rejects-fed-subpoenas-powell-case

### Judge Quashes DOJ Subpoenas of Fed Board, Citing 'Improper Motive'
2026-03-13 20:37:50 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

A federal judge has rejected Justice Department subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve records, ruling the investigation lacked evidence and appeared to be a retaliatory strike against Chair Jerome Powell. The decision reinforces the central bank's independence amid an escalating legal battle with the US Attorney's Office.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/judge-rejects-fed-subpoenas-powell-case

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