Constitutional law expert Michael Dorf from Cornell Law School discusses SCOTUS rulings curtailing agency power and limiting Jan. 6 charges. Reproductive rights expert Mary Ziegler from UC Davis Law School talks about emergency abortions in Idaho. Hosted by June Grasso.
The Supreme Court's decision restricts agency power by reversing the Chevron doctrine, shifting authority to judicial review.
Court's limitation of obstruction charges on Jan. 6 defendants, like Donald Trump, impacts legal interpretations and agency discretion.
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The Supreme Court decision alters federal agency power
The Supreme Court decision impacts federal agency authority, challenging a doctrine that allowed regulators to interpret unclear laws. Termed as a 'war on the administrative state,' the ruling shifts power from executive agencies to the courts. The decision limits agency discretion and emphasizes judicial review over agency interpretations.
Chief Justice Roberts dissent Chevron Doctrine
Chief Justice Roberts argues against the Chevron Doctrine, emphasizing the judiciary's duty to interpret laws. He believes that deferring to agency interpretations undermines the judiciary's role and separation of powers. By reversing Chevron, the court asserts its authority over legal interpretations rather than agency discretion.
Impact of overturning Chevron on agencies and regulations
The overturning of Chevron may lead to increased court oversight of agency decisions and more frequent invalidations of agency actions by lower courts. This shift could potentially limit agency regulation and impact future regulatory decisions. The decision may introduce uncertainty and challenges in the regulatory landscape.
Constitutional law expert Michael Dorf, a professor at Cornell Law School, discusses the Supreme Court decisions reversing the 40 year old Chevron doctrine and limiting the obstruction charges against Jan. 6 defendants, including former president Donald Trump. Reproductive rights expert Mary Ziegler, a professor at UC Davis Law School, discusses the court allowing emergency abortions in Idaho for the time being. June Grasso hosts.