Judge Reinstates NLRB Member Fired by Trump, Citing Unlawful Dismissal

The ruling restores Gwynne Wilcox to her position and challenges the president's authority to remove federal officials without cause.

A federal judge ruled that President Trump's removal of National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox was unlawful and reinstated her to her position.
The decision emphasized constitutional limits on presidential power, stating that the president cannot remove federal officials without adhering to legal constraints.
The firing of Wilcox had effectively halted the NLRB’s ability to enforce labor laws due to a lack of quorum, which has now been resolved with her reinstatement.
The ruling is part of broader legal battles over the Trump administration’s authority to dismiss federal employees, with several related cases still pending in court.
The Supreme Court may soon weigh in on the broader issue of Congress’ ability to limit presidential removal powers, as multiple cases challenging similar dismissals progress through the legal system.