Court Weighs in on Clearance Revocation, Job Dismissal

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reportedly has upheld a decision by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) to allow the dismissal of a Department of Homeland Security employee whose security clearance had been revoked. The court’s decision is insightful with regard to policies and procedures involved in the revocation of a security clearance.

The court’s decision is accessible here.

(Hat tip to Fedsmith.com)

Filed Under: Laws & Regulations, Procedures, Adverse Actions