Financial Oversight and Management Bd. for Puerto Rico v. Aurelius Investment, LLC

Decided June 1, 2020. Stephen Gerald Breyer delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 18-1334 · 590 U.S. 448 · Cited 26 times

The Appointments Clause does not restrict the appointment or selection of members of Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board, who are appointed by the President without the Senate’s advice and consent.

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