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The process for making laws matters. In the USA, a law made by the Supreme Court is the whim of an individual. A law made by the President, or a department director, etc is also the whim of an individual.

I agree with chrisco255 that things this important need to be done right. Nobody can rely upon it until it is properly done.



We may differ on what constitutes a "law" here. I see a big difference between a law and a regulation.

Only Congress can make (federal) laws. Regulations are needed in order to functionally implement laws. If congress disagrees with a given regulation by pretty much anybody, they are perfectly able to make a law to nullify it.


The Supreme Court does not make laws in the USA, nor does the President. Congress does.




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