1A The Supreme Court, Presidential Power, And Constitutional Precedent
Oct 7, 2025
This week features Kate Shaw, a law professor and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, alongside Zach Shimthob, executive editor of SCOTUSblog. They dive into the upcoming Supreme Court term, discussing hot-button issues like presidential removal power and its implications, tariffs, and transgender athlete bans. Kate raises concerns about the erosion of voting rights and agency independence, while Zach sheds light on the Court's increasing reliance on emergency rulings. Their insights highlight the potential shifts in constitutional precedent that lie ahead.
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Mass Firings Threaten Independent Agencies
- The Trump administration has pursued mass firings of officials who historically had statutory protections from removal.
- The Supreme Court's recent rulings signal it may broadly expand presidential removal power with big institutional consequences.
Fed Governor Case Could Redefine Independence
- The Supreme Court suggested the Federal Reserve might be different when it comes to removal protections but gave no full explanation.
- The Lisa Cook firing fight could define how much independence the Fed retains from presidential control.
Allegation Behind Lisa Cook Removal
- The administration publicly cited an allegation of mortgage fraud to justify seeking Lisa Cook's removal despite no charges.
- Anne Marimom reported the claim centers on whether two properties were misrepresented as a primary residence on a loan application.
