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Lucia v. SEC

Ruling by

Elena Kagan

dissenting Judge(s)

Stephen G. Breyer
Sonia Sotomayor

concurring Judge(s)

Clarence Thomas

SEC administrative law judges, wielding 'significant authority' and discretion, are 'Officers of the United States' subject to the appointment clause.





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