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Trump v. Wilcox

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Presidential Power and Independent Agencies

This chapter explores the legal implications of presidential firings within independent federal agencies, particularly focusing on the Trump administration's actions against the National Labor Relations Board and the Merit Systems Protection Board. It analyzes the balance of executive authority and the importance of these agencies in safeguarding workers' rights, while critiquing the evolving judicial interpretations of executive power. The discussion reveals concerns over the potential disruption of federal governance and the unpredictable nature of legal precedents in the current political climate.

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