presidential power

  • Federal Judge Reinstates Labor Board Member Gwynne Wilcox Fired By Trump

    U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell has reinstated Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), declaring that President Donald Trump acted illegally when he fired her in January. The decision underscores the limits of presidential power over independent federal agencies and sets the stage for a potential Supreme Court showdown. Background of…

  • Supreme Court Ruling Grants Former Presidents Broad Immunity, Potentially Delaying Trump Trial

    In a landmark decision on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents possess certain immunities from prosecution, significantly impacting the criminal case against Donald Trump regarding his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. This 6-3 ruling effectively delays the possibility of a trial before the November election. The Supreme Court’s ruling…