Proposed Changes for Federal Administrative Law Judges
OPM is issuing proposed changes that will impact how administrative law judges are hired and other employment changes.
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Immigration Judge Disciplined for Hatch Act Violation
An immigration judge has been hit with a significant disciplinary action for violating the Hatch Act.
Legislation Reintroduced to Restore ALJs to Competitive Service
Another attempt is being made in Congress to restore Administrative Law Judges to the competitive service.
Bill Would Restore ALJs to Competitive Service
Recently introduced legislation would overturn one of President Trump’s executive orders and restore ALJs to the competitive service process.
ALJs Excepted from Competitive Service
As a result of a recent Supreme Court decision, President Trump has issued an Executive Order excepting ALJ’s from the competitive service.
ALJ Loses His Job and His Appeals
An Administrative Law Judge with SSA lost his job after being removed for using government computers to store photos of a personal nature.
