Trump Administration Proposes Expansive NDAs for Federal Workers, Raising First Amendment Concerns
The Trump administration has introduced a proposal for a government-wide nondisclosure agreement (NDA) aimed at preventing federal workers from sharing a broad range of 'confidential government information.' This draft notice, posted by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, seeks to expand the definition of privileged information beyond typical classified and unclassified designations. The proposed NDA would restrict employees from disclosing 'non-public, confidential, or proprietary information' and 'sensitive, pre-decisional or deliberative material.' The draft is open for a 30-day public comment period, allowing agencies to decide on its adoption. The proposal follows several high-profile leaks, including unauthorized disclosures about a U.S. raid in Venezuela. Critics argue that such NDAs could infringe on First Amendment rights, as they might prevent employees from speaking out on government misconduct or public concerns. 
