Tag: Federal Agencies

Federal agencies are governmental organizations in the United States that operate under the authority of the federal government. They are responsible for implementing and enforcing specific laws, regulations, and policies. Federal agencies serve various functions, including public safety, national defense, environmental protection, healthcare, and economic regulation. Examples include the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Each agency is typically created by legislative acts and has defined responsibilities, leadership, and structure, often with a focus on specialized areas to carry out the government’s objectives and provide services to citizens. These agencies operate at a national level, distinguishing them from state and local agencies.

A realistic, high-definition illustration of a general court scene, implying a pivotal decision concerning the restriction of federal agencies' interpretation authority. The image shows nine judges sitting in a semi-circle, four women and five men reflecting diverse ethnicities like Caucasian, Hispanic, Black, Middle-Eastern, and South Asian. There are flags on either side of the room. Highlighted in the center is a formal document symbolizing the recent decision, held by a court clerk.

Supreme Court Decides to Limit Federal Agencies’ Interpretation Authority

29 June 2024Olivia Cohen

In a significant shift, the Supreme Court has revised the landscape of administrative law by effectively overturning the Chevron doctrine, a historically influential principle that granted considerable interpretative leeway to federal agencies concerning the legislation they oversee. The verdict marks a profound alteration in the operational dynamics between federal agencies and the courts, confining the […]