In a significant ruling, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell declared President Trump's firing of Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) illegal, noting that the president does not possess unchecked authority to dismiss independent agency members. Howell emphasized that current legislation mandates specific procedures for removal, which Trump bypassed. Wilcox's legal team highlighted that previous presidents haven't attempted such removals, underscoring the importance of maintaining independence within federal agencies. The ruling may influence future interpretations of presidential power, particularly if the Supreme Court addresses the matter.
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that President Trump acted illegally when he fired Gwynne Wilcox from the NLRB, affirming the limitations on presidential power.
Judge Howell stated, 'An American president is not a king—not even an 'elected' one—and his power to remove federal officers is not absolute,' reinforcing lawful authority.
Wilcox's attorneys explained that no president had attempted to remove an NLRB member before, highlighting that dismissal should follow specific grounds and a process.
The judge acknowledged that the Supreme Court might reinterpret presidential power, but affirmed current law mandates keeping Wilcox in her position.
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