Attorney General Anne Lopez, supported by 20 states, has filed an amicus brief in favor of Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the National Labor Relations Board, who is challenging her removal by President Donald Trump.

The brief, filed in the Wilcox v. Trump case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, argues the need for a fully functioning National Labor Relations Board, which is facing difficulties due to Wilcox's removal on January 27, according to the Office of the Governor .

The National Labor Relations Board, established by the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, is responsible for resolving labor disputes, certifying union elections, and enforcing labor laws.

The Board manages a large number of cases, such as 130 pending unfair labor practice cases in Hawaii.

Its authority covers labor relations nationwide, with states unable to intervene, ensuring that workers' rights to unionize, negotiate wages, and engage in collective bargaining are protected under federal law, as reported by the Office of the Governor .

A coalition of state attorneys general from Arizona, California, Colorado, New York, and other states is requesting the court to reinstate Wilcox to her position and approve her motion for expedited summary judgment. The group argues that unionization leads to higher wages and better benefits for workers and that the National Labor Relations Board is essential in protecting labor rights. They are seeking to ensure the National Labor Relations Board's continued role in safeguarding workers' rights, as stated by the Office of the Governor .