Federal Friday
- Department of Justice: Justice Department Sues Harvard University for Antisemitism
- Wisconsin Department of Justice: AG Kaul Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Opens Two New Probes into Harvard University for Continued Discrimination on Campus
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Issues Letter of Impending Enforcement to San Jose State University on Title IX Compliance
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of the Treasury Announce Historic Federal Student Assistance Partnership
- Department of Education: Victories for Higher Education, Making College More Affordable and Expediting Workforce Readiness
- White House: President Trump Announces Appointments to President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education to Downsize Footprint in Washington, D.C. and Save Taxpayers Over $4.8 Million Annually
Political Activity Guidance Reminder
As a reminder, as uncertainty continues around the federal landscape, Universities of Wisconsin employees should be mindful of political activity and public advocacy guidelines.
Activities such as sharing a petition or contacting a legislator for political purposes using your university email address or state resources to engage in political campaign activities at any time or engaging in political activities during work time are prohibited.
In your capacity as private citizens, on non-work time, and without use of university resources (including the use of university email addresses) employees may circulate or sign a petition or letter of support advocating for public policy or a political candidate. However, if using your name and official title, it should be made clear that an individual’s endorsement indicates neither support nor endorsement by the university of a particular policy position or candidate, and that you are acting solely in your role as a private citizen.
For more information, you can read the Guidance on Political Activities Frequently Asked Questions document. Importantly, these FAQs should be treated as general guidelines and not legal advice.
Please direct specific questions regarding political campaign issues to the Office of General Counsel or your university’s Office of Legal Affairs.