John, The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a landmark case, Trump v. Slaughter, that goes to the heart of presidential power and the very structure of our government. At stake is whether Congress can shield powerful, unelected bureaucrats—like those at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)—from the authority of the President. The Constitution is clear: “The executive Power shall be vested in a President.” But a nearly century-old ruling (Humphrey’s Executor) allows these agencies to operate as a rogue fourth branch, insulated from accountability. A victory in Trump v. Slaughter is necessary, but it's only the first step. The unelected administrative state has consolidated vast power – power that belongs to the President and power that belongs to Congress. The Court recently began to strip the administrative state of its judicial authority. Now, it must finish the job by returning legislative power to its rightful home: Congress. If the administrative state continues to wield unaccountable legislative power, like rolling out tariffs or imposing senseless environmental regulations, your freedoms will remain in the hands of unelected, permanent bureaucrats. Advancing American Freedom has been on the front lines, arguing for the constitutional separation of powers in both the Biden and Trump administrations. Our legal team is actively engaged, filing briefs and providing critical analysis in critical cases. Together, we can ensure that power is vested by the people and for the people – not the unelected oligarchy of Washington elites. – Advancing American Freedom
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