The Supreme Court said Oct. 17 that it will hear the case about President Donald Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) member on Dec. 8.
The scheduling announcement refers to the case known as Trump v. Slaughter.
The president fired FTC member Rebecca Slaughter on March 18. In a letter explaining the decision, the White House said keeping her in place would be inconsistent with the Trump administration’s priorities.
Trump’s ousting of Slaughter is part of the president’s ongoing effort to remove some personnel from independent federal agencies whose appointees traditionally have been shielded from termination without cause….
Supreme Court Sets December Hearing for Trump FTC Firing Case
