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What a world without Chevron deference looks like in the Trump era

Some conservatives view the Supreme Court ruling overturning Chevron deference and the Trump administration's light approach to regulation as a positive combination.
Many of President Donald Trump's executive orders will face challenges in court, including over how much power federal agencies have to carry out Trump’s plans.
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What the past can teach us about a post-Chevron America

Jul 12, 2024
The Supreme Court's decision overturning the Chevron deference is a step towards rolling back the power of the administrative state, the origins of which go back more than a century.
FDR addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress in 1939. During his tenure, President Roosevelt created new regulatory agencies aimed at improving life during the Great Depression.
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