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Fifth Circuit Blocks NLRB in South, Supreme Court Awaits

8/22/2025

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Story summary

The Fifth Circuit has blocked the NLRB from handling unfair labor practice charges in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi for over a year.
Injunctions were upheld due to constitutional challenges regarding NLRB member removal protections.
The Supreme Court is anticipated to rule soon, which may enable the president to dismiss NLRB members and administrative law judges.
The implications of these rulings on NLRB operations are currently uncertain.

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Story summary

The Fifth Circuit has blocked the NLRB from handling unfair labor practice charges in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi for over a year.
Injunctions were upheld due to constitutional challenges regarding NLRB member removal protections.
The Supreme Court is anticipated to rule soon, which may enable the president to dismiss NLRB members and administrative law judges.
The implications of these rulings on NLRB operations are currently uncertain.