A recent court ruling could shake up how independent federal agencies operate

The Fifth Circuit has ruled that the National Labor Relations Board’s structure likely violates the Constitution by shielding board members and administrative law judges from presidential removal. The decision freezes several unfair labor practice cases and opens the door to broader challenges against independent agencies with similar protections. Here to help us understand the implications for workers and employers is Senior Fellow at the Century Foundation and former Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, Lauren McFarran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .