Does the Unitary Executive Theory Exist? Not really.

Legal Planet: Environmental Law and Policy 2026-01-30

Summary:

At Legal Planet, we often bemoan and gnash our teeth at the Unitary Executive Theory, which supposedly holds that because “the Executive Power shall be vested in the President of the United States,” Congress can not circumscribe the President’s removal authority or even his  ability to manage federal agencies in any way. But last week, …

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Authors:

Jonathan Zasloff

Date tagged:

01/30/2026, 13:46

Date published:

01/30/2026, 11:00