Judge Bars 'Loyalty' Question From Fed. Worker Applications

By Emily Brill · September 11, 2026, 8:48 PM EDT

The federal government must stop asking potential hires how they'd advance President Donald Trump's policy goals while three unions argue that the query is an improper test of loyalty, a Massachusetts...

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Case Information

Case Title

American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO et al v. Kupor et al

Case Number

1:25-cv-13305

Court

Massachusetts

Nature of Suit

Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

November 06, 2025