What implications will the Supreme Court's decision on the Dellinger case have for independent agency employees?

This Supreme Court case involving the attempted firing of Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, represents the first of many similar lawsuits working through the courts to reach this level of judicial review. According to Jan Crawford, CBS News' chief legal correspondent, there could be nearly a hundred similar cases moving through the legal system currently. The Court's decision will establish a significant precedent for all employees of independent agencies regarding job security and protection from political removal. As Crawford notes, this case is pioneering the appeals process and will likely set the tone for how future cases involving agency heads are handled, particularly concerning the balance between executive authority and whistleblower protections.