Hatch Act Enforcement Tightens With New Guidelines Targeting Political Activities of Federal Employees
The Hatch Act restricts the political activities of government employees to ensure a nonpartisan federal workforce.
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The Hatch Act restricts the political activities of government employees to ensure a nonpartisan federal workforce.
An "escape hatch" for those improperly engaging in political activity will now close, Office of Special Counsel says.
The federal office charged with policing the Hatch Act, which tries to keep government employees from mixing their official duties with politics, said Monday that it will no longer give a pass to White House employees who cross the line.
Tougher enforcement of the Hatch Act against West Wing officials could be tricky during President Joe Biden's reelection bid.
The agency responsible for enforcing the Hatch Act is attempting to rein in years of White House violations with new guidance