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Sep 18, 2025 SCOTUS scheduled oral arguments on legality of Trump's global tariffs Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The Court agreed to review whether the president exceeded statutory authority in imposing sweeping tariffs without Congress.
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- US Supreme Court schedules oral arguments on Trump tariff legality — The US Supreme Court announced it will hear oral arguments on November 5, 2025, regarding the legality of President Trump's sweeping global tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). A federal appeals court had ruled in August that Trump overstepped his authority by using a law meant for emergencies to impose broad tariffs without congressional approval. The case was placed on a fast track. A Supreme Court defeat could halve the current average US effective tariff rate and force repayment of tens of billions in collected tariffs.
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Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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Sep 15, 2025 SCOTUS allowed firing of FTC Commissioner Slaughter to proceed pending appeal Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The Court permitted removal of an independent agency official before final adjudication, drawing dissents over presidential removal power.
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- Supreme Court allows Slaughter firing to proceed pending appeal — The US Supreme Court issued an order allowing Trump's firing of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter to take effect while the Court agreed to hear full arguments on the merits of the case. The order drew dissents from the three liberal justices, signaling deep disagreement over presidential removal power and independent agency protections.
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Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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