WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Christian Employers Alliance (CEA) has filed an amicus brief in the case of Slaughter v. Trump, supporting the president’s constitutional authority to remove Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials who exercise significant executive power. According to CEA, such oversight is critical for maintaining constitutional accountability in federal agencies.
“When unelected bureaucrats exercise executive power without presidential oversight, Americans lose their voice in how laws are interpreted and enforced,” said Margaret Iuculano, president of CEA. “The Constitution places the executive power in one elected official — the president — so that the people can hold someone accountable when executive authority is abused.”
The brief highlights the FTC’s broad executive powers, including the ability to issue regulations, initiate investigations, and enforce actions against private entities. CEA argues this authority must remain directly accountable to the president, an elected official answerable to the public.
CEA’s concerns extend beyond the FTC, drawing attention to other agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which Iuculano says have targeted Christian employers with mandates that conflict with their beliefs. “CEA members have experienced firsthand how agencies like the EEOC can unilaterally expand federal statutes to force businesses to violate their deeply held beliefs,” she explained.
The organization’s broader mission focuses on defending religious freedom and challenging government mandates that it views as overreach. CEA has notably opposed EEOC requirements related to gender identity and abortion, arguing such measures infringe upon First Amendment rights and impose significant burdens on faith-based employers.
“By confronting the forces that seek to marginalize Christian businesses, we are taking decisive action to restore fairness, opportunity, and integrity to the marketplace,” Iuculano stated.
Founded in 2016, the Christian Employers Alliance represents Christian business leaders across the country, advocating for policies that align with religious values while supporting workplace rights and religious liberty. Their involvement in Slaughter v. Trump spotlights their effort to ensure constitutional accountability and protect faith-based organizations from regulatory overreach.
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