CD295: Consequences of the Supreme Court
Congressional Dish
Congress Writing Vague Laws Requires Agencies to Fill Gaps
When Congress writes laws, it often leaves important details for executive branch agencies to determine through regulations. By doing so, Congress shifts power to the agencies, allowing them to decide how laws will be enforced. Courts are required to defer to agencies' interpretations of vague laws, which can be beneficial when experts make decisions in good faith but problematic when influenced by corporate interests. This practice leads to regulatory uncertainty and changes depending on the administration in power.
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