Employees will feel pressure to align with the administration’s goals, even at the expense of ethical or objective decision-making, for fear of termination.

Why is this important? This policy increases job insecurity for federal employees in policy-making roles, pressuring them to align with political goals or risk termination. It discourages dissent, whistleblowing, and independent expertise, fostering a politically driven federal workforce.

Nygren stated that his office has been inundated with calls from citizens describing interactions with agents demanding proof of citizenship, causing fear and anxiety within the community.

Would this pass? Likely not, but we are not taking anything for granted right now. If you’re not registered to vote, please consider doing so.