Trump got the Supreme Court to do Project 2025 for him.
Slate Magazine argues that recent Supreme Court rulings limiting the power of independent federal agencies align with the goals outlined in the conservative Project 2025 initiative. The article highlights how these legal shifts have effectively neutralized oversight boards by allowing for the removal of agency heads without cause.
Why it matters
This shift in administrative law significantly alters the balance of power between the executive branch and independent regulatory agencies, potentially impacting long-term government oversight.
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The article uses highly critical, partisan framing regarding the Supreme Court and Project 2025, characterizing judicial decisions as a coordinated political agenda.
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