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Federal agencies quietly drop Trump 'loyalty question' from job applications
Original: "Federal agencies have been quietly removing what’s known as the Trump 'loyalty question' from job applications, after a
Federal agencies are quietly removing the Trump-era 'loyalty question' from federal job applications following a federal judge's ruling earlier this month that the question is likely unconstitutional. The question had asked applicants about their views on the former president's policies, drawing criticism from civil service advocates who argued it politicized hiring. Commenters online are highlighting the removal as a win for merit-based, nonpartisan federal employment practices.
Why now: A recent federal judge's ruling that the loyalty question is likely unconstitutional prompted agencies to quietly scrub it from applications.
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