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Trump's war on federal bureaucracy could trigger Supreme Court battle


Published on 2024-12-01 13:00:46 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • President-elect Donald Trump and his top advisers have long cited impoundment, a little-known legal theory, as a means of shrinking the federal government. But, pursuing that path will almost assuredly bring the incoming administration before the Supreme Court.

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's plans to significantly reduce the size and influence of the federal bureaucracy if he were to return to office. Trump's strategy includes reclassifying tens of thousands of federal employees to make them easier to fire, aiming to dismantle what he refers to as the "deep state." This initiative could lead to a legal confrontation with the Supreme Court, as it potentially violates civil service protections established to prevent political manipulation of the federal workforce. Legal experts suggest that such moves might infringe on the merit system principles enshrined in law, setting the stage for a constitutional battle over the separation of powers and the independence of the executive branch. The article highlights the tension between Trump's desire for executive control and the established norms of federal employment, with implications for governance, policy implementation, and the balance of power in the U.S. government.

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