Trump-Aligned Group Fights to Scrap 50-Year-Old Rule on Federal Merit-Based Hiring

A Trump-aligned legal group has joined a federal court battle in Washington, D.C., to overturn a 1970s-era consent decree that prohibits the U.S. government from using a merit-based system for hiring federal employees, citing it as an outdated and discriminatory policy. The case seeks to restore a points-based system, which would consider factors such as education, experience, and skills when evaluating applicants. Critics of the current system argue that it unfairly favors highly educated individuals over those with more relevant work experience. The group's efforts aim to bring federal hiring practices in line with modern standards and reduce racial disparities.