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· 1/16/2025

The Test for Determining \Officer\ Status Under the Appointments Clause

Syllabus

Individuals must be appointed pursuant to the Appointments Clause only if they (1) occupy a continuing position that is part of the federal government for constitutional purposes, and (2) exercise significant authority pursuant to the laws of the United States.

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