Chamber of Commerce of the United States v. Reich
Significance, Authority To Review Executive Orders, Preemption Doctrine, Impact
Appellants
Chamber of Commerce of the United States, et al.
Appellee
Robert B. Reich, U.S. Secretary of Labor
Appellants' Claim
That Executive Order No. 12,954, which prevents the U.S. government from contracting with employers who hire permanent replacement workers during a lawful strike, violates the National Labor Relations Act (NRLA) and the Procurement Act, and is unconstitutional.
Chief Lawyer for Appellants
Timothy B. Dyk
Chief Lawyer for the Appellee
John A. Rogovin
Justices for the Court
A. Raymond Randolph, David Bryan Sentelle, Laurence H. Silberman (writing for the Court)
Justices Dissenting
None
Place
Washington, D.C.
Date of Decision
2 February 1996
Decision
That the Executive Order is regulatory in nature and is preempted by the NLRA.
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