A federal judge has ruled that Susan Grundmann, a Democratic appointee to the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), can remain in her position while she appeals her dismissal by the Trump administration. The decision rejects the administration’s request to remove her immediately, despite an ongoing legal challenge. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan found that Grundmann’s role at the FLRA—an agency that resolves labor disputes between federal employees and management—does not carry significant executive power, distinguishing it from other recent Supreme Court cases involving agency officials. With Grundmann’s term ending July 1, the judge also noted there was no urgent harm in allowing her to serve out the remainder.
See "Labor Board Member Keeps Job During Appeal, Judge Rules", Ian Kullgren, Bloomberg Law, June 13, 2025