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United States separation of powersgrounds illegality

Collins v Yellen (FHFA Structure)

594 U.S. 220 (2021)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2021
StatusBinding authority

Summary

FHFA's single-director for-cause removal protection is unconstitutional under separation-of-powers, but does not automatically void prior agency actions.

Key Principle

The FHFA's single-director for-cause removal structure is unconstitutional, following Seila Law; but an unconstitutional removal restriction does not void all agency actions.

Area of Law

public-law

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