Federal Judge Rules Trump's Firing of NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox Unlawful, Restores Board's Quorum Amid 20,000 Employee Firings

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 01:13 AM

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's removal of Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was unlawful, leading to her reinstatement. The judge's decision restores the board's quorum, allowing it to resume its functions. Wilcox's return has been welcomed by various lawmakers and labor advocates, highlighting the importance of strong representation for workers. This ruling is part of a broader scrutiny of the Trump administration's actions regarding federal employee firings, with ongoing discussions about the legality of mass firings affecting over 20,000 probationary government employees. Additionally, another federal judge has indicated that the Trump administration's attempt to remove Hampton Dellinger from his role as head of the Office of Special Counsel may also be legally challenged, reflecting ongoing legal disputes surrounding executive authority in federal employment matters.

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