A coalition of unions representing federal workers filed a lawsuit against the White House Thursday over the inclusion of what they say is a partisan loyalty question included in the Trump administration's "merit-based" hiring plan.

Why it matters: The hiring plan is one piece of the White House's massive overhaul of the civil service — plaintiffs say it amounts to a partisan loyalty test that is unlawful and violates the principles of a nonpartisan civil service.

Where it stands: The case was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Thursday against the Office of Personnel Management, which released its hiring plan in May. • Plaintiffs are from three unions: The American Federation of Government Employees, the American federation of State, County and Municipal

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