American Federation of Teachers v. Goldstein
Overview
Overview
The American Federation of Teachers sued the Trump administration over President Trump's executive order which directs the dismantling of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service which handles labor disputes in various industries.
The Issue
Issue
Whether the President has constitutional and statutory authority to dismantle the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) through executive order.
The Rules
Rule
Under the Administrative Procedure Act and separation of powers doctrine, the President's authority to eliminate an executive agency is limited to delegations expressly granted by Congress; agencies created by statute cannot be unilaterally abolished without congressional authorization.
The Application
Analysis
AFT challenged the executive order on grounds that Congress statutorily established the FMCS under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to mediate labor disputes, and the President lacked independent constitutional power to dismantle a congressionally-created institution.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The court decided the case on the merits of whether the executive order constituted a lawful exercise of presidential authority or exceeded the President's constitutional and statutory powers.
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