Trump Faces Lawsuit Over Firing of NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox

Wilcox alleges her dismissal violated federal law and Supreme Court precedent, raising questions about presidential power and agency independence.

Gwynne Wilcox, the first Black woman to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), was fired by President Trump in January 2025, prompting her to file a federal lawsuit challenging the legality of her removal.
Wilcox's lawsuit argues that her termination violates the National Labor Relations Act, which protects board members from being dismissed without cause, as well as long-standing Supreme Court precedent established in Humphrey's Executor v. United States.
Her firing leaves the NLRB without the three-member quorum required to function, halting its ability to resolve labor disputes and enforce workers' rights.
Legal experts suggest this case could reach the Supreme Court, potentially setting a precedent on the limits of presidential power over independent federal agencies.
Trump's actions, which also include the removal of other independent agency officials, are seen as part of a broader effort to challenge the structure and independence of federal regulatory bodies.