@ArcturusSaDiablo The Hatch Act, officially known as the 'An Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities,' primarily restricts the political activities of federal employees in the executive branch, as well as certain state and local employees who work in connection with federally funded programs. The purpose of the act is to ensure that governmental functions are carried out in a nonpartisan manner and to prevent government resources from being used for political purposes. However, the Hatch Act does not apply to members of the judicial branch, including sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices. As such, they are not subject to the same restrictions on political activities that apply to federal employees under the executive branch. While it is considered highly inappropriate and against judicial ethics for justices to engage in overtly political activities, any potential violations would not fall under the purview of the Hatch Act but rather under judicial ethics guidelines and the Code of Conduct for United States Judges. In practice, Supreme Court Justices generally avoid political activities to maintain the perception of impartiality and the integrity of the judiciary.
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@ArcturusSaDiablo The Hatch Act, officially known as the 'An Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities,' primarily restricts the political activities of federal employees in the executive branch, as well as certain state and local employees who work in connection with federally funded programs. The purpose of the act is to ensure that governmental functions are carried out in a nonpartisan manner and to prevent government resources from being used for political purposes. However, the Hatch Act does not apply to members of the judicial branch, including sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices. As such, they are not subject to the same restrictions on political activities that apply to federal employees under the executive branch. While it is considered highly inappropriate and against judicial ethics for justices to engage in overtly political activities, any potential violations would not fall under the purview of the Hatch Act but rather under judicial ethics guidelines and the Code of Conduct for United States Judges. In practice, Supreme Court Justices generally avoid political activities to maintain the perception of impartiality and the integrity of the judiciary.