In a case testing the status of administrative law judges at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, several U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday seemed concerned the judges could lose their independence and become politicized.

“Wouldn’t putting those decision-makers even closer to the political body only exacerbate the problem?” Justice Elena Kagan asked at one point.

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