American Federation Gov. Emp. v. Office of Special Counsel

  1. June 11, 2021

    4th Circ. Rejects Fed. Union Challenge To Resistance Talk Ban

    The Fourth Circuit on Friday rejected a federal employees union's challenge to Trump-era guidance that barred workers from invoking the so-called resistance against the president, saying the challenge was premature and moot now that the opinions have been withdrawn.

  2. October 27, 2020

    AFGE Asks 4th Circ. To Revive Suit Over 'Resistance' Talk Ban

    A union of government employees urged the Fourth Circuit on Monday to revive its suit against a Trump administration directive barring federal employees from advocating for or against impeachment or invoking the so-called "resistance" against the president, saying the policy unconstitutionally makes workers choose between expressing political views and keeping their jobs.