Judge Rebukes Trump, Blocks NLRB Chair Firing
Judge Beryl Howell ruled that President Trump illegally dismissed NLRB Chairwoman Gwynne Wilcox, rejecting the administration’s broad interpretation of executive power. Howell’s decision, granting a preliminary injunction to reinstate Wilcox, found that the president lacks the authority to fire NLRB members at will, violating established law. This ruling follows similar decisions concerning other officials dismissed by the Trump administration, highlighting a pattern of executive overreach and challenging the extent of presidential authority. The judge criticized the administration’s assertion of virtually unchecked presidential power, emphasizing the Constitution’s carefully balanced framework.
John Q. Hosedrinker