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Judge Stays ‘Question Three’ Federal Hiring Requirement Nationwide

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. District Judge George O’Toole granted a stay for AFGE, AFSCME and NAGE, halting “Question Three” hiring requirement.
He ruled the Civil Service Reform Act prohibits hiring based on political affiliation.
He found the question lacks a legitimate government interest and isn’t narrowly tailored.
He presumed the question causes irreparable First Amendment harm.
The stay affects Air Traffic Control Specialist, Nuclear Materials Courier, and Crane Operator positions.

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U.S. District Judge George O’Toole granted a stay for AFGE, AFSCME and NAGE, halting “Question Three” hiring requirement.
He ruled the Civil Service Reform Act prohibits hiring based on political affiliation.
He found the question lacks a legitimate government interest and isn’t narrowly tailored.
He presumed the question causes irreparable First Amendment harm.
The stay affects Air Traffic Control Specialist, Nuclear Materials Courier, and Crane Operator positions.