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AFGE Sues Trump Over Partisan Emails to Furloughed Workers

10/7/2025

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The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) sued the Trump administration over automated emails.
The emails were sent to furloughed workers and blamed Senate Democrats during the shutdown.
AFGE says the messages violate the Hatch Act and First Amendment, and seeks immediate court action.
Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward criticized using civil servants in a partisan manner.

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The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) sued the Trump administration over automated emails.
The emails were sent to furloughed workers and blamed Senate Democrats during the shutdown.
AFGE says the messages violate the Hatch Act and First Amendment, and seeks immediate court action.
Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward criticized using civil servants in a partisan manner.