Federal Judge Reinstates NLRB Member, Challenges Trump’s Dismissal as Unlawful
Washington — In a pivotal decision challenging presidential authority, a U.S. District Judge has mandated the reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), after her removal by President Donald Trump shortly after his inauguration in January 2025. The ruling marks a significant legal boundary imposed on executive power concerning independent federal agencies. Judge Beryl A. Howell deemed Trump’s dismissal of Wilcox unlawful, asserting it was “null and void.” Appointed by former …