Disputes DC Appeals Court upholds firing of NLRB, MSPB members Majority ruling “brings us closer to autocracy” and “violates the separation of powers”, dissenting judge argues Left to right: Gwynne Wilcox, National Labor Relations Board, and Cathy Harris, from the Merit Systems Protection Board Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Monday 08 December 2025 The Washington DC Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling that President Donald Trump can fire members of independent federal agencies. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics US appeals court reinstates federal labour officials for second time Disputes NLRB structure likely unconstitutional, Fifth Circuit rules Politics NLRB still stuck in limbo even as senators narrowly advance Trump’s picks Politics US Senate approves Brittany Bull Panuccio as EEOC commissioner