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I read this differently (and am a former lawyer who worked on administrative law). This is about the "major questions doctrine", which involves a subset of administrative actions. It's not about whether administrative agencies can do anything whatsoever.

> Under this body of law, known as the major questions doctrine, given both separation of powers principles and a practical understanding of legislative intent, the agency must point to “clear congressional authorization” for the authority it claims.

The reasoning for this is that:

> We presume that “Congress intends to make major policy decisions itself, not leave those decisions to agencies



> That is silly hyperbolic overreaction.

Darn, my interpretation is shown to be naïve by someone who actually has the specific relevant experience!

Joking aside, thanks for your comment.




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