The U.S. Department of Justice will no longer defend laws protecting National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members from being fired without cause. The DOJ argues these protections are unconstitutional and plans to ask the Supreme Court to overturn the long-standing precedent. Supporters say this would give the president more control over regulatory agencies, while critics warn it could weaken worker protections and consumer rights. The decision follows lawsuits from companies like Amazon and SpaceX challenging the NLRB’s authority. A Supreme Court ruling could reshape the power of independent labor and trade agencies.
See "US Department of Justice to stop defending independence of FTC, NLRB, letter says", Jody Godoy, Reuters, February 13, 2025