Appointments Clause

Constitutional challenge to the appointment of administrative law judges under Article II of the U.S. Constitution.

1. Kelly v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 27, 2017)
3. DefendantsSocial Security Administration, CommissionerPlaintiffsKellyInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability;Appointments Clause;Tenth Circuit;Administrative Law

1. Graham v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (August 2, 2018)
3. DefendantsSocial Security AdministrationPlaintiffsGrahamJudgesDavid N. HurdInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of New YorkSocial Security Administration
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability;Appointments Clause;Administrative Law;Lucia v. SEC

1. Jones v. Kijakazi

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 3, 2026)
3. Original Case: Jones v. Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security
4. Key Figures: Brian Jones (petitioner); Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security (respondent)
5. Case Tags: Social Security Disability;Appointments Clause;Constitutional Law;Administrative Law