Trump v. Cook · ¶144

The Court thus does not even attempt to muster the “required” “‘judicial consensus.’” Learning Resources, 607 U. S., at 252–253, n. 5. The Court instead relies on only two opinions, each of which is an odd fit for the Court’s conclusion. See ante, at 18–21. Both opinions, Reagan v. United States, 182 U. S. 419, and Shurtleff v. United States, 189 U. S. 311, ruled against officers who were, like Cook, removed without notice and a hearing. Reagan ruled against a commissioner “subject to removal . . . for causes prescribed by law” after he was removed for old age. 182 U. S., at 424; see id., at 427. The removed officer was “given no notice of any charge against him,” and “no hearing.” Id., at 424. Shurtleff likewise ruled against an appraiser who could be “removed . . . by the President for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.” 189 U. S., at 313; see id., at 318–319. He…

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