Justices Set Arguments for Agency Power, Judge Shopping Cases

The US Supreme Court on March 26 will hear a major challenge to a multi-billion-dollar fund that could further curb the authority of federal agencies.

The justices on Monday released their latest argument calendar of nine cases, which includes FCC v. Consumers’ Research and SHLB Coalition v. Consumers’ Research. Both cases appeal a federal appellate ruling that struck down an $8 billion fund intended to enhance phone and broadband services in poor and rural communities.

The court in recent terms has cut back on the power of administrative agencies, most notably in last term’s Loper Bright decision overturning ...