Bureaucrats at significant agencies often wield significant influence over the economic decisions of both workers and employers, raising concerns about democratic principles.
On Monday, the Supreme Court chose not to hear a case that questioned a president’s power to dismiss members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This decision maintains a lower court’s ruling that allows these firings but leaves an important constitutional issue unresolved.
The question at hand revolves around whether such power should be concentrated in the hands of unelected officials or whether economic relationships should remain under the control of the individuals and businesses involved.