Many point to the policy issues with the proposed NDAs for federal employees, but what about the constitutional factors?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton · Jul 8, 2026 · 12m

The Office of Personnel Management's proposal to institute a standardized NDA that federal workers could be required to sign as a condition of employment has made for much discussion in federal workforce circles. While many are concerned with the chilling effect it could have on workers, some are wondering about the possible violation of first amendment rights. One of them is the organization Protect Democracy, which filed comments of its own opposing the measure. To get a read on its view, I spoke with Jules Torti who is counsel for the organization.

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