The potential for the Justice Department to be used for political retaliation against perceived enemies.
The erosion of regulatory agencies' power to enforce laws and levy penalties in a timely manner.
The possibility of a future military draft being more plausible due to streamlined registration and geopolitical instability.
The significant collateral consequences (e.g., PR damage, license renewal issues) for companies from agency actions, even if those actions are not legally binding.
Opportunities Identified
Corporations can more effectively challenge agency-imposed fines by demanding a jury trial, following the precedent set in SEC v. Jarkesy.
The SPLC has a strong legal basis to seek dismissal of the federal indictment due to its perceived vagueness and lack of a clear criminal act.
The FCC's concession that its penalty orders are not immediately binding creates a new playbook for regulated companies to delay or avoid payment.