President Donald Trump is facing multiple legal challenges to his recent executive actions, with the first major case heading to the Supreme Court involving the firing of Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel. The pace of legal challenges has been intense, averaging nearly three new cases daily during his first four weeks in office.

The Dellinger case could set a precedent for presidential firing powers, as Mr. Trump has already dismissed thousands of government employees, including senior agency directors and inspectors general. The legal battle centers around a 1935 Supreme Court ruling (Humphrey’s Executor v. United States) that limits presidential firing powers over “independent agencies.” Legal experts like Josh Blackman and Ilya Shapiro expect the Supreme Court might overturn this precedent and support expanded presidential firing authority.

Another significant legal battle involves the president’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship. Democratic states, immigrant rights groups and affected individuals have sued to block this policy, citing 14th Amendment rights. These cases have generally succeeded in lower courts, with one case from Seattle now at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Trump has also issued controversial executive orders ending diversity, equity and inclusion practices in federal government, declaring only two recognized genders, banning transgender people from military service and freezing federal funding for certain ideologically-driven programs. These actions have sparked additional legal challenges.

The Supreme Court’s handling of these cases could depend on the positions of key justices. Experts suggest Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett might prefer to avoid some issues, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh, known for supporting presidential powers, could be influential in deciding which cases reach the court.

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