NLRB and EEOC Firings

Trump's actions in firing Democratic members from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) appear to violate established laws and precedents. The 1935 Supreme Court decision in Humphrey's Executor placed limits on the president's ability to remove officials performing quasi-judicial functions like NLRB board members. Ousted NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox has vowed to pursue legal avenues to challenge her removal, stating it defies long-standing Supreme Court precedent. Similarly, the abrupt dismissal of EEOC Commissioners Jocelyn Samuels and Charlotte Burrows before the expiration of their terms is unprecedented and risks undermining the agency's crucial work of protecting employees from discrimination. Both commissioners have indicated they will explore legal options to contest their unlawful removal. These actions threaten the independence and effective functioning of the NLRB and EEOC, agencies tasked with safeguarding workers' rights and ensuring fair employment practices. Dismantling their leadership appears to be an attempt to dismantle worker protections and curb efforts to expand labor rights. A strong legal challenge is warranted to uphold the rule of law and preserve the integrity of these vital institutions.