Supreme Court Ends For-Cause Removal Protections for Members of Independent Federal Agencies and Commissions Such as FERC

On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States (Supreme Court or Court) issued two companion decisions eliminating for-cause removal protections for commissioners of federal independent agencies—such as FERC—but creating a carveout for members of the Federal Reserve Board.... By: Troutman Pepper Locke