executor
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In 1935, the court handed down a case known as Humphrey’s Executor, which held that presidents couldn’t fire agency officials simply over policy disagreements.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
They in turn sued the government, demanding to be reinstated and pointing to Humphrey’s Executor v.
From Salon • Sep. 25, 2025
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld that understanding in a 1935 case called Humphrey’s Executor.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025
Lower courts reinstated these individuals, since they believed that Humphrey’s Executor remained good law unless and until it was overturned by the Supreme Court.
From Slate • Sep. 22, 2025
Well, I'm going to be Executor, better for thee, Jewel.
From The Busie Body by Byrd, Jess
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