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    Trump Policy Essays: Unions Challenge Legality in Federal Hiring

    Trump Policy Essays: Unions Challenge Legality in Federal Hiring

    Unions are challenging the legality of essay questions on federal job applications asking about Trump policies, alleging First Amendment violations and political patronage. OPM denies politicizing hiring.


    Student’s Gender Identity T-Shirt Dispute Reaches Supreme Court

    Student’s Gender Identity T-Shirt Dispute Reaches Supreme Court

    A student's 'Only Two Sexes' t-shirt protest at school led to legal battles over free speech, reaching the Supreme Court after district and circuit court rulings favored the school's dress code enforcement.


    TSA Union Rights: First Amendment Battle & Collective Bargaining Dispute

    TSA Union Rights: First Amendment Battle & Collective Bargaining Dispute

    A legal battle unfolds as TSA unions challenge Homeland Security's ban on collective bargaining, citing First Amendment violations and retaliatory actions against unions opposing administration policies.


    Hatch Act Policy Change: OSC Retracts Opinion, Reverts to Prior Policy

    Hatch Act Policy Change: OSC Retracts Opinion, Reverts to Prior Policy

    The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) retracted a May 2024 opinion on the Hatch Act, reverting to referring violations by White House appointees to the President. This change impacts disciplinary actions and First Amendment concerns.