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Original Date Announced
January 20, 2025DHS Acting Secretary Benjamine C. Huffman issued a memorandum to all DHS non-career employees titled, "Restrictions on Political Activities of Non-Career Employees." The memo rescinds the agency's November 21, 2007 memorandum that imposed additional restrictions on political activities by non-career employees at DHS. This new directive allows such employees to engage in political activities under the same restrictions that apply to other national security agencies.
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2025.01.20 DHS Memo "Restrictions on Political Activities of Non-Career Employees"Effective Date
January 20, 2025Current Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: LaborAgencies Affected: DHSPre Trump-Era Policies
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November 21, 2007
DHS policy rescinded by the policy memorandum in this entry.
2007.11.21 DHS Memo "Restrictions on Political Activities of Non-Career Employees"
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Commentary
2025.01.23 Trump DHS Scraps Bush-Era Restrictions on Political Activity - Bloombery Gov News
The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded a 2007 policy that imposed stricter political activity restrictions on non-career employees than those required under the Hatch Act. Acting Secretary Benjamine Huffman stated: “Any additional restrictions, as a matter of DHS policy, are not appropriate, especially in light of the important civic and First Amendment issues at stake.” The memo received immediate pushback from former DHS officials concerned it weakens safeguards against political influence and could compromise the agency’s credibility in national security and intelligence work.
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