Grundmann v. Trump (2025 Federal Firing, App)
Overview
Overview
The government appealed Judge Sooknanan's order granting injunctive relief to Susan Tsui Grundmann and reinstated her as a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority.
The Issue
Issue
Whether the President may remove a Federal Labor Relations Authority member without cause, or whether statutory law restricts removal to terminations for specified reasons.
The Rules
Rule
Federal Labor Relations Authority members serve fixed terms under the Federal Labor Relations Authority Act and may be removed only for cause. The President's general removal power is limited by applicable statutory restrictions that protect officers in independent agencies.
The Application
Analysis
Grundmann challenged her removal as violating her statutory removal protections. Judge Sooknanan agreed that the removal likely violated the applicable statutory framework, granting injunctive relief requiring her reinstatement to the FLRA.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
Grundmann has been reinstated as an FLRA member following the district court's injunction. The government's appeal of that order is now pending before the CADC, challenging whether statutory removal protections apply.
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