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Neomi Rao

Neomi Rao

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

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Notable Quotes

Rao wrote that federal courts probably have no power “to order the reinstatement of an officer removed by the President,” previewing a remedial question now before the Supreme Court.

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Trump’s unitary-executive showdown with independent agencies

Rule Changes

Dissented from D.C. Circuit decision that reinstated Rebecca Slaughter at the FTC

In 2025, President Donald Trump challenged the 1935 Humphrey's Executor precedent by firing and removing independent agency officials before their terms expired.

Updated 6 days ago