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SCOTUS Allows Trump to Fire Democrats from Consumer Product Safety Commission

HeadlineJul 24, 2025

The Supreme Court has given President Trump the green light to fire three Biden-appointed members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The independent federal agency establishes safety standards for products such as toys and cribs for children. In a 6-3 vote, the justices granted the Trump administration’s request to block a lower court order which would have allowed the three Democrats to remain on the commission.

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