Recess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on the Supreme Court - eviltoast

Summary

Donald Trump’s plan to use recess appointments for key roles could spark a Supreme Court challenge, as Senate Republicans may resist confirming controversial nominees.

Recess appointments, which bypass Senate approval, were restricted in a 2014 Supreme Court ruling, but Trump might test limits by forcing a Senate recess using a rarely invoked constitutional provision.

The conservative-majority Supreme Court could revisit its stance, though precedent favors limiting such appointments.

Legal challenges could delay any impact, as standing requires an affected party to sue, potentially prolonging disputes for years.

  • eating3645@lemmy.world
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    23 days ago

    Precedent? They don’t give a shit about precedent, in 2014 Obama was president. They have no problem flip-flopping depending on whose actions are in question.