litigation
August 13, 2019

Complaint: American Federation of Government Employees and AFGE Local 2578 v. OSC – Federal Employee Free Speech Rights

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight on behalf of the American Federation of Government Employees and AFGE Local 2578 against the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). This suit challenges guidance issued by OSC that presumptively restricts federal employees from expressing any opinion on “impeachment” or policy matters if terms like “#resist” or “resistance” are used.

Statusclosed
Docket Number 19-2322

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight on behalf of the American Federation of Government Employees and AFGE Local 2578 against the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). This suit challenges guidance issued by OSC that presumptively restricts federal employees from expressing any opinion on “impeachment” or policy matters if terms like “#resist” or “resistance” are used.

Aug. 13, 2019: Initial complaint

Jan. 24, 2020: PI motion