Executive Power — related Supreme Court cases
This page groups Supreme Court cases that involve the constitutional concept “Executive Power”. Use it to explore related decisions and see how the same idea shows up across different cases.
“Executive Power” is:
Scope of the President's constitutional authority and limits on presidential action.
Source: Article II Where this concept definition/label comes from (for example, a constitutional provision or a reference framework).
Cases
These are cases where this concept was identified as relevant. Click a case to view its summary, holding, and supporting syllabus excerpts.
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Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc.
27th June 2025
The case discusses the scope of the Secretary of HHS's authority to appoint and remove Task Force members, which relates to the executive branch's power over administrative appointments.
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Fuld v. Palestine Liberation Organization
20th June 2025
The Court defers to the political branches' judgment in foreign affairs, recognizing the Executive and Congress's coordinated action in passing the PSJVTA.
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Trump v. United States
1st July 2024
The case primarily addresses the scope of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken during the presidency, which directly relates to the constitutional authority and limits on presidential action.
