Trump's firing of NLRB member could lead to reconsideration of 1935 Supreme Court precedent

The recent firing of Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by President Trump has raised the possibility of challenging the 1935 Supreme Court ruling, Humphrey's Executor v. United States. This case established that the president cannot remove members of certain federal agencies without cause. Wilcox's legal pursuit could argue for a reevaluation of this precedent, sparking interest among several Supreme Court justices. The Trump administration claims the firings were a response to Wilcox's perceived radical labor views, asserting a need for change in the regulatory landscape.

"There's already several Supreme Court justices that have signaled a desire to get the right case to revisit Humphrey's Executor. I think the day of reckoning is coming."

"The Trump administration has said Wilcox and NLRB general counsel Jennifer Abruzzo were fired because they were far-left appointees with radical records of upending long-standing labor law."

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