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Justice Department Memo Eases Hatch Act Limits for Officials

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 4:28 PM UTC · How we work

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Assistant Attorney General Jolene Ann Laurie issued a memo exempting Senate-confirmed appointees from stricter Hatch Act limits.
The memo permits Attorney General Todd Blanche to speak at rallies.
The memo permits senior officials—including the deputy AG, FBI director, and U.S. attorneys—to canvass or serve as delegates.
Blanche addressed the Republican midterm convention.
Blanche addressed a North Carolina Senate rally, introducing President Donald Trump.

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Assistant Attorney General Jolene Ann Laurie issued a memo exempting Senate-confirmed appointees from stricter Hatch Act limits.
The memo permits Attorney General Todd Blanche to speak at rallies.
The memo permits senior officials—including the deputy AG, FBI director, and U.S. attorneys—to canvass or serve as delegates.
Blanche addressed the Republican midterm convention.
Blanche addressed a North Carolina Senate rally, introducing President Donald Trump.