US declares administrative law judge removal rules unconstitutional
The U.S. Justice Department has determined that multiple layers of removal restrictions shielding administrative law judges are unconstitutional and will no longer defend them in court, top officials said on Thursday.
Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will
The Justice Department said a law protecting the officials from arbitrary removal is an unconstitutional intrusion on presidential authority.
DOJ Says Rules Over Administrative Law Judges Unconstitutional
DOJ determined that “multiple layers” of removal restrictions “shielding administrative law judges (ALJs) are unconstitutional,” Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle says in statement.
U.S. Justice Department Challenges Constitutionality of Administrative Law Judges
The U.S. Justice Department has declared that removal restrictions protecting administrative law judges are unconstitutional. Chad Mizelle emphasized the commitment to restoring constitutional accountability,
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Justice Department Challenges Shielding of Administrative Law Judges
The U.S. Justice Department has decided that the protection layers for administrative law judges are unconstitutional, ending its defense of them in court. This move aligns with President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to reduce federal agencies' power and follows recent Supreme Court decisions that limit regulatory authority.
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