Executive Power and Agency Autonomy

This chapter explores the impact of a presidential executive order on the independence of federal agencies, emphasizing concerns about political influence over commissions like the SEC and FTC. It examines the unitary executive theory and its implications, particularly in light of the Trump administration's attempts to reshape the Supreme Court's stance on agency autonomy. Legal challenges to executive orders and the complexities of judicial responses are also discussed, highlighting the potential risks to governmental integrity and the balance of powers.