On this episode of A Hard Look, we examine the President’s power to remove independent agency officials. That’s right! We’re going all the way back to the 1935 landmark decision in Humphrey’s Executor v. United States. Helping us navigate this discussion is Daniel Wolff, Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, and head of the firm’s administrative law practice. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the future of executive authority and regulatory independence.

Show Notes:

Editorial Note: This episode was recorded in March 2025, and the status of any ongoing cases discussed may have changed since then.

Recommended Readings

• Humphrey’s Executor v. United States (1935)

• Myers v. United States (1926)

• Morrison v. Olson (1988)

• Seila Law LLC v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2020)

• Trump v. Wilcox (2025)

This episode was produced by the Administrative Law Review Senior Technology Editor, Sophia Navedo-Quinones, and Technology Editor, Victoria Paul.

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