Passing Judgment
Passing Judgment
Jessica Levinson
The Supreme Court, Congressional Power, and Executive Authority
1 minutes Posted Jul 3, 2020 at 2:34 am.
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A deeply divided Supreme Court just upheld the legality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but struck a blow to its independence. The court's decision could threaten the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and also undermine Congress' ability to create executive agencies relatively free of presidential influence.

Jessica unpacks what could turn out to be the biggest case of this Supreme Court term.