Gwynne Wilcox, a former member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump following her removal from the board. The lawsuit, initiated on February 5, 2025, challenges the constitutionality of Trump's authority to dismiss top officials of independent agencies. Wilcox's attorney, Deepak Gupta, stated that the president's actions violate 90 years of Supreme Court precedent safeguarding the independence of government agencies. The case is poised to test the limits of presidential power and could have broader implications for federal regulation. The NLRB has recently faced scrutiny from major corporations, including SpaceX and Amazon, which have alleged that the agency is unconstitutional. Wilcox's complaint argues that her removal lacked justification, as Trump did not cite any neglect of duty or misconduct. The outcome of this lawsuit could potentially influence future presidential authority over independent regulatory bodies.
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Former NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox's challenge to her firing has teed up an anticipated test of foundational precedent for modern federal regulation that may extend far past the labor board and the ground rules it sets for worker organizing. https://t.co/XDHKl1L3Mq https://t.co/2rDw0lIVVv
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